Believing Judges Interviewing Children Harms Children Rests on False Premises
This post is the eighth in series of 15 posts on the subject of custody evaluations and the appointment of guardians ad litem (“GALs” for short) in Utah child custody…
What are some things that profitable attorneys do differently?
What are some things that profitable attorneys do differently? One thing that many do: sell false hope. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-things-that-profitable-attorneys-do-differently/answer/Eric-Johnson-311
What are some things that profitable attorneys do differently?
What are some things that profitable attorneys do differently? One thing that many do: sell false hope. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-things-that-profitable-attorneys-do-differently/answer/Eric-Johnson-311
How do I fight a DUI without a lawyer?
How do I fight a DUI without a lawyer? You don’t. Too much at stake. Too hard to do on your own. I’m a lawyer (a divorce and family law…
Why do pro se litigants fail so often?
Why do pro se litigants fail so often? And if you’re wondering what a pro se litigant is, here’s the definition: someone who argues his/her own case in a lawsuit,…
Why do people need legal advisors if all the laws can be found on the Internet?
Why do people need legal advisors (I'm not referring to litigators) if all the laws can be found on the Internet? Good question, and the answer is simple and clear:…
Why aren’t lawyers required to be sworn under oath in a court of law?
Why aren’t lawyers required to be sworn under oath in a court of law? Because the lawyers aren’t testifying. The only people who are sworn to tell the truth are…
Do lawyers write down their arguments in full, or just have brief notes?
Do lawyers write down their arguments in full, or just have brief notes? It depends upon the lawyer. And there are lawyers who use either or both methods to present…
Is there a way to find an attorney’s win-loss record?
Is there a way to find an attorney's win-loss record? A way to find out the percentage of cases won by an attorney? Yes, but . . . Yes, but…
What do real lawyers think about the principles in the TV show “Suits”?
What do real lawyers think about the principles in the TV show Suits? As in all walks of life, there are those who are scrupulously honest and decent, and there…
Are all lawyers super poor?
Are all lawyers super poor? No, but lawyers aren’t as rich as popular culture believes. I think I can speak for all lawyers when I tell you that one thing…
Can all attorneys refer to themselves as “esquire”?
Yes, but it’s silly. There any many explanations as to why, but this is among the better ones: Get Over Yourself and Stop Calling Yourself ‘Esquire’ Utah Family Law, LC…
As a lawyer, have you ever kept a case going just to make more money (churning)?
As a lawyer, have you ever kept a case going just to make more money? No, but there are certainly plenty of lawyers who do such a thing. Client beware.…
What are you tired of explaining when it comes to lawyers?
Nothing. When I am tempted to feel irritated over the questions people ask about lawyers and legal matters, I remember that the questions--though recurring--aren’t being asked by the same person…
Why do lawyers refer to their clients as “my client” instead of by name?
Because, in my opinion, much of the time lawyers are too conceited to think of or see their clients as anything other than “my client,” which is why they prefer…
Why, when a lawyer lies in court, does the court often ignore the lie knowingly?
One possible reason why, when a lawyer lies in court, the court may ignores the lie knowingly: the judge knows the lawyer is lying, but knows that the lie won’t…
Is it common for lawyers to rarely contact clients about the case?
Yes, it is common with many attorneys, but it shouldn't be. While it is true that in many cases there may not be regularly occurring developments or changes that your…
Are there significant cultural differences in different courts?
If you are an attorney who was raised in the northern U.S., but have practiced law in the South, have you noticed cultural differences in the way you are permitted…
As a lawyer, have you ever represented a client who was not happy when you won the case?
No, thank goodness. I did, however, have a client who got a great outcome at the temporary orders (pendente lite) phase of the case, but who was utterly disappointed with…
Why doesn’t family law immediately use collaborative law practices to reach decisions?
Because 1) paradoxically, those for whom the true collaborative law process would work best are those who really don’t need collaborative law; and 2) “collaborative law” as it is practiced (as opposed to how…
Are lawyers taught or advised to treat rich or famous people differently?
People who've been to law school, are you taught or advised that you should treat rich or famous people differently from ordinary people? Why or why not? No, we learn…
Has the ability of lawyers to advertise been beneficial to our legal system?
Unquestionably, yes. Now don’t misunderstand me. When I say that the ability of lawyers to advertise has been unquestionably beneficial to our legal system, that does not mean I’m saying…
Do some lawyers earn their reputation as unscrupulous people?
Yes. I am a lawyer. The first lawyer in my family. If I had known, before I became a lawyer, what terrible people so many lawyers are, I’m not sure…
What movie or TV show really portrays lawyers accurately?
For lawyers, paralegals and judges, what’s a movie or TV show that really gets it right in portraying what you see on the job? No TV or movie that people…
Why do we allow attorneys to profit from the harm of children?
Look, I love you, brother, but this isn’t really a question, it’s a lame lament, and I will show you why. First, there are plenty of horrible lawyers out there…
How common is it for lawyers not to take or return clients’ calls? Why?
How common is it for lawyers not to receive their clients’ calls or not to return calls? What are the reasons for this avoidance? It is inexcusably all too common.…
What do the police think of lawyers?
What do the police think of lawyers? Generally, we don’t like or trust each other. And for good reason. I’m an attorney. I don’t like most law enforcement officers because…