The Stress of Practicing Law: How it Affects Attorneys' Mental Health

As a lawyer, the pressure to succeed and maintain a certain level of professionalism can be overwhelming. The recent suicide of a fellow attorney who was publicly called out in a Facebook group for being disbarred is a stark reminder of the need for mental health awareness and self-care in the legal profession.

In addition to the stress of practicing law, running a law firm, and paying off student debt, it's important to recognize the need to charge a fair price for legal services to avoid undervaluing one's services. 

But what about the adversarial nature of the profession? Why do attorneys feel the need to be so aggressive towards each other? It's important to resist the urge to pass on negative information about other attorneys and instead reach out with kindness and support.

At the end of the day, mental health and fairness should be at the forefront of every legal practice. Let's strive for growth and success while also taking care of ourselves and each other.

04:30 How suicide can be prevented by reaching out to those in need.

08:58 The differences in how each state handles bar complaints and the surprising automatic bar complaint for malpractice

10:19 Undervaluing one's worth, and the importance of making a viable living

19:50 Being kind and supportive to fellow attorneys, even if they have been disbarred or suspended

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Tyson’s Tip: Be kind to each other. 

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call 988. https://988lifeline.org

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