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I've dealt with almost two dozen lawyers over the past twenty years and I am quite knowledgeable about the practices of stock brokers. In both cases it seems that the chances of getting a practitioner, at random, who will work with you in good faith is closer to 20%. Getting both honesty and capable ability is lower.

And then there is the family law lawyers ("it's not family and it's not law" according to one) but it does line a lot of lawyer's pockets at the expense of the public, at least in the five eyes. Most other jurisdictions have opted for a saner system.

So, yes, it's jungle out there. Imagine if your doctor prescribed medicine that would make you sicker so that he could charge you more later. If you don't have good reliable connections going in you really need to be careful, shop around until you find someone who seems good and honest, and then pray.