The Truth About Lawyers

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The Truth About Lawyers


Summary

Despite common perceptions, the legal profession is less about justice and more about business, careers, and relationships.

The Reality of the Legal Profession


During my divorce, I spent around $30,000 on three different lawyers, all in a futile attempt to gain access to my children. Each attorney failed to deliver any positive results, so I ended up representing myself in court. It was this experience that taught me the most crucial lesson:

DON’T ANTAGONIZE THE JUDGE!

The reality is that attorneys work daily with judges and other lawyers. For them, a client is temporary, but their relationships with colleagues are ongoing. Their priority is maintaining these professional ties, not risking their careers for a single case. Judges, overwhelmed with heavy workloads, prefer lawyers who help them move cases swiftly. This means attorneys aim to stay on their good side. As one judge famously told me, "I don't get angry, I get even."

Do You Really Need a Lawyer?


Technically, you have the right to represent yourself in court, though few people encourage it. If everyone did, how would law graduates earn a living? The problem is most people seek legal help only when facing serious trouble, making the stakes too high to risk going it alone.

Hiring an attorney is akin to needing a new roof; you don’t think about it until it's urgent. By then, you're desperate and unsure how to ensure you aren’t being overcharged. The conventional advice is to hire the best lawyer you can afford, especially when the issue isn’t just financial but could involve jail time.

Once you choose your lawyer, you're left wondering if they’re doing their best. You watch as they conduct their business, but the real decisions often happen in the judge's chambers, with attorneys brokering compromises to move cases along swiftly. Once presented with a "deal," you’re left trusting their judgment?"or risk angering the judge, with potentially dire consequences.

Representing Yourself


If you decide to represent yourself, it’s critical to understand courtroom decorum:

1. Stay Focused: Make your points quickly and logically.
2. Engage with the Judge: Maintain eye contact.
3. Show Respect: Use phrases like “your Honor” and “with all due respect.”
4. Dress Appropriately: Follow the formal dress code observed by attorneys.

Master these basics, and you might surprise the judge, who may appreciate the break from routine. However, remember, legal proceedings can turn on procedural nuances, so while self-representation is possible, it’s not for everyone.

Conclusion


Do you need a lawyer? Maybe. But perhaps you don’t?"like me.

As Sally Struthers quipped in All in The Family: "Case Closed!"

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