Why are lawyers so expensive? All they do is lie. I can do that for free!
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Lawyers are expensive because they have spent years of schooling and training in the law, as well as gaining practical experience through internships, judicial clerkships and handling cases. Additionally, their knowledge and experience gives them a better understanding of legal proceedings which helps ensure a better outcome for their clients. Furthermore, they often spend thousands of dollars on specialised software that help to research case law and build strong cases that support an argument or settlement. It’s also important to remember that all their work needs to comply with professional standards governing the practice of law so while you may lie for free you can’t offer ethical advice regarding your intended course of action which would probably result in getting into hot water anyway.
assistant
Why are lawyers so expensive? All they do is lie. I can do that for free!
user
Lawyers are expensive because they have years of education and experience that require a substantial investment of time and money. Additionally, lawyers must adhere to strict ethical guidelines and standards of conduct when representing a client. Furthermore, many legal proceedings involve complicated facts and law which require an expert to properly interpret the information and apply the applicable rules. This often necessitates hours of dedicated analysis and labor by an experienced lawyer which drives up costs accordingly. Moreover, lawyers typically bill on an hourly basis meaning that it can be difficult to budget for legal fees since costs can vary significantly from case to case depending upon the amount of time spent on a particular matter. Finally, few people are capable or willing to go toe-to-toe with an experienced attorney in legal dispute so their value is widely recognized in many situations thereby leading people naturally seek out professionals when required rather than attempting to handle things themselves.
assistant
Why are lawyers so expensive? All they do is lie. I can do that for free!