Lindsay Lohan’s civil lawyer Ed McPherson even knows how much people hate his client. And he’s using that to her advantage!

Today McPherson filed papers to try and delay Lindsay’s civil trial for being sued by several people who claim they were affected by her drunken ride down Pacific Coast Highway in 2007.

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McPherson says in legal documents obtained by TMZ, "Every facet of the criminal proceeding and every facet of Ms. Lohan's life ... have been reported on TMZ and other media outlets literally on a daily (and sometimes hourly) basis. There are current widespread public feelings of intense negativity against Ms. Lohan ..."

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He believes the jury will be against her, and it’s not fair. He also thinks the civil trial should be halted until the criminal one is resolved.

Sadly, he’s probably right. Everyone has heard about Lindsay’s numerous screw-ups, and it’s as if her name is synonymous with breaking the law these days. They’re going to have to find some major homebodies to be in that jury!