Introduction
The following are some of the myths I had in my mind about lawyers and their role, but that I was able to change completely as I started working and interacting with them. The reader should be aware that most of these are myths that are not what they actually are. They’re just what you might think they actually are and fear being true (or being branded a jerk). Nothing can be further from the truth than these:
- Lawyers can do no wrong; they’re the only people in the world who know what it’s like to work for a living (so you better listen when they talk because they’ve been there and done that).
- Lawyers have all the answers; just ask them anything you want to know about your problem.
- Legal experience is worth more than every other experience besides legal experience (if you don’t believe this, read a few articles on why it’s silly).
- If a lawyer does something wrong (i.e.: goes above and beyond what he or she is supposed to do, or gets into an ethical issue), other lawyers will automatically hate him or her forever (I’m sure most of them will hate me for saying this).
So don’t do it! This often comes up at job interviews when someone has given their best effort in answering all of my questions during our telephone interview – but then we find out they’ve been disbarred or suspended from practicing law and haven’t practiced law since due to some unethical activity or behavior while associating with others in our profession (some lawyers even go so far as to lie under oath so that everyone thinks he has a clean record until it’s exposed).
These lawyers also continue their bad behavior even after they get disbarred or suspended by falsely claiming that “only five percent” of lawyers are disbarred/suspended each year (that’s how many years
6. The Lawyer Is There To Make You Look Bad.
If you’re a lawyer, and your client is facing criminal charges, there are two things that are true:
- The Lawyer Is There To Make You Look Bad.
- The Lawyer Is There To Make You Look Stupid.
1. This Is How You Handle Money.
- This Is How You Handle Money
If your child has been taught that lawyers are greedy, they will be shocked to learn that lawyers are not only allowed but encouraged to save money. Lawyers should never spend more than their clients can afford to pay for legal services, even if the client is a millionaire. A good lawyer should also try to find out what kind of insurance coverage the client has so he can inform them of any potential risks before accepting a case.
4. Don’t Be An Expert In Everything You Do.
You’re a lawyer. You’ve probably spent hours studying the law and its intricacies, but what happens when you’re faced with something that has nothing to do with your area of expertise?
When children are faced with this situation, they often assume that because their parents have expertise in one area (e.g., divorce law), then they must also be experts in everything else related to the topic being discussed by their parents’ lawyers. This is often not the case—and it could lead them down a path of disillusionment as they realize just how much there is out there beyond their parent’s legal knowledge base.
6. Don’t Be Surprised If Someone Doesn’t Trust You As A Lawyer.
- Don’t be surprised if someone doesn’t trust you as a lawyer.
- You may get burned by the law, but that’s only because lawyers are human and make mistakes.
- Lawyers are not perfect and neither are their clients.
2. This Is How You Handle People At Work (And How To Avoid Getting Fired).
A lawyer is a powerful person, and he or she has to be able to handle people at work. You don’t want to get caught in a situation where you’re being rude or bullying someone, so make sure your behavior is always respectful and professional.
You should also avoid complaining too loudly about everything; this can easily get back in your own way if you’re trying to do a good job! If something goes wrong at work, instead of whining about it or making excuses for yourself (or others), try taking responsibility by talking directly with your boss/supervisor about what happened—and how they could fix it so that doesn’t happen again soon afterwards… maybe even leading up into asking them if there’s any way we could fix things without having anyone go through such turmoil again…
8. Don’t Go Into The Office Before 9am If You Work Late Nights.
Don’t be late to work. Don’t be late to meetings. Don’t be late to social events. Don’t be late to family events and don’t do anything that might cause you tardiness, your boss will hate you and it won’t take long for them to figure out why. The gym, bar and pretty much anything else is not a place where people like being kept waiting – especially lawyers!
10. Don’t Tell The Boss About Your Personal Life (If She/He Is Married And Unhappy, It Might Be A Thought Crime).
- Don’t Tell The Boss About Your Personal Life (If She/He Is Married And Unhappy, It Might Be A Thought Crime).
This one is a no-brainer. If you are dating someone and they are married and unhappy, it’s probably not the best idea to tell them about your personal life in any way. You would be committing a thoughtcrime here by revealing that you’re seeing someone else when they already know this piece of information!
3. Don’t Be A Jackass On Social Media Or Email (There Are Jobs That Require This).
- Don’t Be A Jackass On Social Media Or Email (There Are Jobs That Require This).
If you have a job where you’re expected to be a jackass on social media or email, it’s likely that you shouldn’t even be applying for that job in the first place. Your potential employer will know if you’ve made fun of lawyers or talked bad about them online—if they hire someone who gets paid to do this sort of thing, they’ll want nothing more than for their employees not to do anything like it at work.
4. Don’t Talk Bad About Lawyers On Social Media Or In Emails With Other People
You should be careful not to talk bad about lawyers on social media or in emails with other people unless they’re not a client of yours (or competitor) doing the talking. It can get me fired too, so I better be careful.
5. Be Nice To Everyone Except The Judges and Politicians And Lawyers
- Be Nice To Everyone Except The Judges and Politicians And Lawyers With Whom You’re Contested Litigating (You’ll Hate Them All).
This one’s pretty obvious, but it bears repeating: don’t be a dick. Lawyers are people too! There are plenty of ways to treat them with respect and courtesy—and turn them into your friends, if you want to—but there’s also nothing wrong with giving them some leeway when they’re working hard on your case. If they have any questions or concerns about something related to the case or just need someone who can listen without judgment, ask them if they’d like some time off from work for whatever reason happens along; don’t forget about these things either!
Anything you want to do in the future you should avoid in the past
- Don’t talk bad about lawyers on social media or email.
- Don’t be a jackass on social media or email.
- Don’t talk bad about judges and politicians, even if you don’t agree with them.
- If you are litigating against someone who used to work in law and then went into politics, don’t call your lawyer names like “crook lawyer” or “sonsofbitcheslawyer.” That’s just rude!
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