What is Your Impression of Attorneys?

I spoke with two nurses this week who both mentioned how badly they were treated by attorneys.

One nurse who allegedly diverted narcotics is seeking representation before the Nursing Board. She contacted two different attorneys. One attorney told her "what she did was stupid" but he would represent her. The nurse said she got the impression that the attorney didn't want to be bothered with her or her case because he was so condescending.

Another nurse is being investigated by the Nursing Board and is seeking attorney representation. She contacted at least 5 different attorneys. Two of the attorneys rushed her off the phone after quoting her a price for representation, one attorney was very crude and rude, and another attorney told her "I know some people on the Board and who work for the Board" and this may help her case.

What has been your experience with attorneys and law firms? What is your impression of attorneys and the services provided by attorneys?

Be honest, I can take it.

I enjoy practicing law. I am happy and I enjoy what I do for a living. Don't get me wrong, of course I have bad days like everyone else, but I am happy. 

I don't consider my law practice "a job" or "a position"; its my life, my livelihood, and its who I am. Its me from my bright business cards to my colorful letterhead. I am a RN and an attorney and I represent nurses.

I have worked in positions as an attorney just for the experience or the money and I wasn't miserable (okay actually I was in one position) but I always yearned for more. I was working in the position but planning and plotting my escape. Are you planning your escape? Have you recently escaped?

Nurses and Attorneys are service providers. Personally, I think how you feel about yourself and if you enjoy what you do for a living impacts how you treat, manage, and interact with clients, patients, or customers as a service professional. What do you think?