lets not totally blame the attorneys... yes they "service" people at their worst of times (death, divorce, jail, etc) but its the public that is convinced / tempted they can win monetary rewards (yes by lawyers) and windfall awards.

People can be greedy.. (and the system can be abused), Lawyers just service this need... and some r payed well... (yes many are sharks and some are sleezy)

i sure as hell wouldn't want be smothered in bureaucracy daily, and to defend liars and cheaters (and murderers) for a living...
just my 2 cents