The legal profession was once held in the highest esteem. However, over time, it has fallen (far) down the list of respected and trusted professions, just ahead of members of Congress. This decline did not occur overnight. Indeed, the reputational damage will take years to repair.
Certainly, television and comedians are partially responsible 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 The days of “Perry Mason” have been replaced by dramas and countless television advertisements aimed at accident victims, wives and husbands considering divorce, and many others who might have a claim based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.
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