There are lots of differences between us lawyers. We’re each unique in our own way. We have different strengths and weaknesses. We have a broad range of interests. We spend our time differently. We’re a diverse bunch of folks. But we’re a lot alike, too. We have many things in common, like education, that create a lot of similarities. But we also have some (counterproductive) things in common that hurt our practices, reduce our income, and make us unhappy. After working in the legal field for three decades, here are some things I’ve noticed about lawyers.