Able Quote by Robert Smith Surtees
“There are three sorts of lawyers - able, unable and lamentable.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Handley Cross, 1867
Lawyers fall into three categories: competent, incompetent, and pitifully bad.
In simple terms: Lawyers are either good, bad, or terrible.
Recognize competence, avoid the lamentable.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hiring legal counsel
- evaluating advice
- legal education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which type of lawyer have you encountered?
- How do you assess a lawyer's competence?
Labels oversimplify complex abilities.