One habit shared by countless attorneys really bothers me, and I try really hard to not fall into this trope.

The legal field is competitive, and our goal — in addition to fighting for those we represent — is to make sure our clients and potential clients know just how well-versed, experienced, and trustworthy we are in the areas of law we practice. This knowledge creates a powerful working relationship that benefits the client … but it also opens the door for lawyers to talk and talk and talk and talk. In other words, many lawyers will walk you through the sausage factory to tell you and show you how the sausage is made, even if you don’t like sausage. ... CONTINUE READING