The need for lawyers is inevitable

The need for lawyers is inevitable

Author: Nika Kabiri Last week I wrote about how the desire to control one’s case is the top reason why many people don’t consider hiring a lawyer. I also explained how, once people do consider hiring a lawyer, cost becomes the primary barrier to following through with...
Lawyers, the Wall Street Journal is calling us dumb

Lawyers, the Wall Street Journal is calling us dumb

Author: Dan Lear People are talking about us behind our back, lawyers. And they’re not complimenting our excellent credentials or impeccably adorned offices. Instead, there’s been a lot of press over the last few weeks about “dumb lawyers,” or, if you prefer, the...
Everybody hates lawyers . . . until they need one

Everybody hates lawyers . . . until they need one

Author: Nika Kabiri A 2013 study by the Pew Research Center found that only 18% of Americans think lawyers contribute “a lot” to society. For comparison, consider that 72% said the same thing about teachers, and 66% about doctors. What a drag. No one wants to go to...
Lawyers just can’t get no respect

Lawyers just can’t get no respect

Author: Nika Kabiri Show me a lawyer who’s shocked to hear about the profession’s poor reputation, and I’ll show you… well, I wouldn’t be able to show you anything. We’ve all heard the lawyer jokes. In September of this year, Avvo asked about 2,000 Americans to rate...