Newsflash: just because someone has worked at a climbing shop does not mean someone is a climber.
Well duh.
Of course someone with a law degree might be useful in scoping out the legal territory and then assist a real lawyer (which I believe there are several on this board).
Lawyer....
Law....
Hmmm....
e-mail the guy with the dogside site. he's not a lawyer, but he's been successful at suing spammers and might have some hints for you.