Paul McKercher "Better Get a Lawyer" is a song by Australian indie rock band The Cruel Sea.

The song was released in November 1994 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album, Three Legged Dog.

"Better Get a Lawyer" was polled a number 14 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 1994; the fifth highest placing by an Australian artist.

The black and white music video depicts Perkins being arrested and the band being placed in a cell.

The thing is, you've got to do what they say because you've spent $20,000 on a film clip, which will just be a big egg if it isn't played.