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Discipline

Nov. 10, 2000

Justice Squelched

The old saying that 'the attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client' is true today more than ever.

        By JoAnne Earls Robbins
        
        Every attorney has heard the old saying, "The attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client." Yet many attorneys who become embroiled in their own legal actions are tempted to represent themselves. This idea may be initially attractive because of the savings in legal fees and the e...

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