Ethics: The Legal Community

Ethics in the legal community? Is that the equivalent of looking for a needle in a hay stack? It’s nearly non-existent. I’ve run across naive individuals who claim to know “decent” attorneys. Well, today I found out an attorney I know personally has recently faced disbarment. It was painful for me to read that decision. Of course, my friend “the attorney” hasn’t come forward with this information yet. I found out because I’m overly obsessed with lawyers and their debauchery. So, I monitor the State Bar disciplinary decisions.

It’s amazing to read about all the poor behavior. You might think you know someone but you really do not. I also have a good friend who uses an attorney who previously failed to properly handle my case.  My friend swears by this guy but I know my experience with him was less than stellar. In fact, I should have sued him. I won’t let the opportunity pass again.

All this is to say, one rotten attorney in my life might be a star in your life. The best attorney is the one that’s interested in YOU and YOUR CASE. Period. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That saying holds true in the legal profession also. I will write many more blogs on this topic in the future. Stay tuned.