Beyond the Underground: Types of Lawyers. Beyond the Underground: Types of Lawyers #13: The Stereotypical Lawyer. You’ve known him all your life.
He’s boorish, self-centered, and arrogant. He’s petty and vain. And greedy. And what a loudmouth! Why People Hate Lawyers: Getting Beyond The Stereotypes. We’ve all heard the jokes: Q: What is black and brown and looks good on a lawyer?
A: A doberman. A client who felt his legal bill was too high asked his lawyer to itemize costs. The statement included this item: ”Was walking down the street and saw you on the other side. Walked to the corner to cross at the light, crossed the street and walked quickly to catch up with you. Philadelphia Debt Collection Harassment Blog. Throughout my 23 years of practice as an attorney, I've met a lot of nice people, despite the fact that they are lawyers.
Notwithstanding what seems to be a negative perception among the public, to paraphrase an old cliché, "Lawyers are people too". One thing I learned is that if you litigate and negotiate in good faith, it promotes a faster resolution and is less expensive to the client.