Expectation v Reality: Portrayal of lawyers

Expectations:
 Lawyers always means court litigation
 Dramatic confrontation at the witness stand
 Surprise witnesses.
 Being a lawyer is glamorous
 Suits, shiny offices and high end clients

Reality:
 Case settlement
 Rules of Evidence
 Tedious and frustrating
 Chronic eyestrain
 Responsibility to represent the cause of client hence tiring
 No guarantee of Attorneys fees in cold cash