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Perspective

Aug. 26, 2013

Lawyer (n.): a steward of many hats

According to Black's Law Dictionary, a lawyer is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." In my opinion, this definition doesn't even come close to telling the whole story. By Bradley I. Kramer


By Bradley I. Kramer


According to Black's Law Dictionary, a lawyer is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." In my opinion, this definition doesn't even come close to telling the whole story.


As an attorney, when I wake up in the morning, I put on all sorts of different hats. Different sizes, different shapes, different colors. Simultaneously. Lawyer, counselor, psychologist...

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