do they??????
2007-07-23 03:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by harika 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do dentists have dentists?
If they're smart.
2007-07-23 04:54:30 · answer #1 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frequently.
First, there's the old adage "a lawyer who represents himself at trial has a fool for a client". Meaning that most lawyers are too personally involved in the situation to be objective and professional about matters that affect them personally.
But more than that -- law is often a specialized area. A lawyer who handles contract transactional work may have no experience in criminal defense or civil tort law. Or a criminal prosecutor may have no experience drafting a will or trust instrument.
So, yes, lawyers frequently go to other lawyers for assistance, advice, even representation.
2007-07-23 11:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer is more likely to consult with a lawyer regrading a legal problem than a non-lawyer would.
Because lawyers understand the value of objective expert legal advise. Often the area of concern is about a different area of practice and one can never be objective with ones own legal issues.
2007-07-23 12:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, even the Clintons had lawyers during White Water and not to mention the 94 lawyers Bill fired when he was president.
2007-07-23 11:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, we do. Lincoln said a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. I did my immediate family's Wills and my own Will, but other than that, I have always used lawyers for my own legal affairs. What I do NOT do is choose a friend. I hire a lawyer for my own needs--like a recent real estate purchase--who's an expert in that field. I actually do a lot of real estate work, but I know I'm not objective about myself and I want someone who is going to tell me the truth and work for me, for pay, without consideration of friendship.
2007-07-23 11:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by David M 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most lawyers know enough to have people represent them, particularly if they are outside their speciality.
2007-07-23 10:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because then they would have to give away thier money to pay. Lawyers would rather die than give away their money.=)
2007-07-23 11:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by CoolDude 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋