As a profession, the practice of law was once held in the highest esteem. Over time, however, it has fallen far down the list of respected and trusted professions. The credibility of attorneys is now near the bottom of the list, just ahead of members of Congress. This decline did not happen overnight and cannot be repaired overnight.
Television and comedians are responsible, in some part, for the decline. The days of “Perry Mason” have been replaced by dramas and countless television advertisements aimed at accident victims, wives and husbands considering divorce, and many others who might have a claim based on a defective product or failed investment. Yet, most of the damage has been self-inflicted.
