August 11, 2026

Lawyers as know it alls

Is it me, or do people become experts in everything when they become lawyers? Why is it that normal people suddenly seem to think they know more than others on almost any topic as soon as they become attorneys? Or even start law school?

About Daniel Burton

Daniel Burton lives in Salt Lake County, Utah, where he practices law by day and everything else by night. You can follow him on his blog PubliusOnline.com where he muses on politics, the law, books and ideas. He is active on social media, Republican politics, and has been named to PoliticIt’s list of the “Top-50 Utah Political Opinion Leaders” on Twitter. You can reach him directly at dan.burton@gmail.com