What is it about us lawyers that so many of us have come to believe that we are always right (never wrong) or, at least, never admit that we are wrong (even when we are)?
In court, many of us take positions and argue sides in which (in our hearts) we do not truly believe to be correct - - but, we do it anyway.
How many of us are willing to openly admit to a client that they are right, and we are wrong, when that is the case?
...and, even in friendly social gatherings, arguing with a lawyer (even when the non-lawyer is correct) can be exasperating.
So many lawyers tend to "get up on their haunches" and take a position from which they will refuse to retreat or, heaven forbid, admit that they are wrong (when they are).
Is this what we were taught in Law School? Certainly, most of us did not learn this at an early age from our parents.
Then what is it that makes so many lawyers feel superior and infallible - - particularly in situations when they are not?
Is this a trait to be admired? Or, is this a trait to be wary of?
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