And to my fellow attorneys: Do good for your clients rather than derailing their plans while your meter is running.On almost any top 10 list of the most trusted professionals, veterinarians are at or near number one. When it comes to lists of the least trusted professions— well, as an attorney, let's just say I'm very happy that politicians and used-car salesmen exist.For a long time I couldn't quite understand this abysmal ranking for lawyers. But in the last few years I've begun to understand some of the public's cynicism and distrust. Of course there are the usual complaints—long delays, high fees, overly bombastic advertising—but I'm more disturbed by a veterinary-specific issue I see in my law and consulting practice.
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