[TeMPOraL]

> But there's also a question of, how much of a lawyer's job involves being friendly with the judge?

> I'd expect a lawyer to know the true answer to that, independently of whether or not [she thinks] lawyers are a net good.

A lot depends on your relationship with that lawyer. If they're your brother or wife, or your long-time friend, then you'd probably get the true answer. If they're just a colleague, you'd probably get the official answer.