Commensurate with the sharp decline in the public's opinion of lawyers, among the most quoted defamation of attorneys is found in Shakespeare's Henry VI, Act IV: "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." This is guaranteed to elicit chuckles and more than a few nods of approval. I must admit to finding it humorous upon occasion also.
COLUMN: Lawyers don't receive the respect they've earned
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 | 12:01 a.m. CDT;
updated 9:27 a.m. CDT, Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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