Simply put: Lawyers get a bad rap these days.
While I love a good lawyer joke as much as the next guy, the truth is that most lawyers are honest, hard-working and knowledgeable professionals that look out for the best interest of their clients. Like doctors, mechanics or accountants they are professionals with an area of expertise and an important service to provide.
But where most of us don’t think twice about having a family doctor or keeping a handy man on call, many people feel that having a lawyer is a sign that something is wrong. To many, it’s a sign that someone is either looking for trouble or doing something risky that might make them more likely to have legal problems.
Generally, if you aren’t super-wealthy or a villain on a crime show, it’s not widely expected you’d have any attorney you can call when needed without searching. Instead, you’re expected to “get an attorney” when things get rough.
But what’s expected of you is not always best for you, especially if you’re a webmaster, businessman or someone who is in a position where they may need a lawyer sometime in the future. Just like with a doctor or a mechanic, it’s best to have an established relationship with someone before things go bad, so you have someone who knows who you are and can dive right in to help.
If you aren’t working with an attorney, today is a great day to get one because tomorrow it may be too late. But, even if there isn’t an urgent need on the horizon, there are still several reasons why it is a great idea to get a lawyer today. Here are a few to consider. [Read more…] about 5 Reasons Everyone Should Have a Lawyer
Contrary to what nearly every stand-up comedian says, the vast majority of lawyers are honest, hard-working and fair people. They offer a valuable service to their clients and to the community. They help people at some of their worst times and work hard to represent people in front of a complex and intimidating system.