[medmunds]

There are many situations in the ordinary course of life where, if not strictly required, an attorney is at least strongly advised. Things like immigration, adoption, divorce, disputes with your landlord, probate, personal bankruptcy, seeking power of attorney for a family member with dementia, etc.

You're correct that I'm in the privileged position of being able to afford my lawyer. (And my doctor and health insurance provider.) I'd just point out that not everything that involves a lawyer is about making money.

But you raise a fair point, and I apologize if my somewhat flip comment came across as insensitive.