2006-07-17 01:02:25 · 5 answers · asked by godsson604 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You study law = Lawyer = Thief = Bastard = Dishonest = Alot of money
2006-07-17 01:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by Pallie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's trying to represent a client to the best of your ability, either by researching the law and finding the cases which work to the advantage of your client, or working out a solution with an opposing party. It can be delicate, especially when you're dealing with a divorce or criminal action. I know at least one lawyer who's gotten death threats from a client because he didn't like the results of his case. And notice we call it the "practice" of law--no one is ever perfect at it. It's tough if you are a real advocate, since we've got a worse reputation than used car salesmen. But as my husband keeps saying, everyone tells lawyer jokes until they need one.
2006-07-17 01:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's taking legal information (theory, research) and applying it to a specific set of facts for client (other than yourself). If what you are doing affects, secures or interprets someone else's legal rights and/or obligations, then it is the practice of law.
That being said, a more important question is how your local state defines it, for purposes of unauthorized practice of law statutes. Check your local listings.
2006-07-17 03:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ambrose Bierce:
Lawyer,n. One skilled in circumvention of the Law
2006-07-17 01:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by AndyB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal thievery!
2006-07-17 01:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by tRiKsTeRgOd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋