Daily Archives: November 5, 2014

Lawyers: When you get overwhelmed, don't forget about the State Bar's Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program

Sometimes being a lawyer can be really, really hard. This was highlighted in two recent stories in the Detroit News and ABA Journal about a Michigan attorney who broke down in tears in the courtroom while arguing for leniency for her client during a difficult case and then closed her law office for a year-long sabbatical. She has since started a blog discussing the Detroit News story and the ensuing fall-out. Please be aware that if you become overwhelmed by the stress and difficulty of your job that you do not have to carry that burden alone. The State Bar…

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