As America celebrates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth in 1809, it is worth recalling that Lincoln was a famous and busy lawyer before he was President. Yesterday I came across his statement about the profession:
"DISCOURAGE LITIGATION. PERSUADE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO COMPROMISE WHENEVER YOU CAN. POINT OUT TO THEM HOW THE NOMINAL WINNER IS OFTEN A REAL LOSER IN FEES, EXPENSES AND WASTE OF TIME. AS A PEACEMAKER, THE LAWYER HAS A SUPERIOR OPPORTUNITY OF BEING A GOOD MAN."
Good thoughts to take into the weekend.
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Dear Mr. Olch,
ReplyDeleteDid Lincoln really say that? Well, he stole it from me! I have been saying it for years.
Seriously, best wishes on your excellent blog.
Mark E. Seitelman
www.seitelman.com
www.seitelman.wordpress.com