A former president of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, she has graduate degrees in both law and social work. But watch out. They're trained to represent their client's interests zealously. Don't be fooled by the polite veneer. If your opponent smiles, beware.
Some lawyers are plain nasty.
They won't sweet talk you. The nasty litigator goads and enrages you, using your own anger as his best offensive weapon. Your judgment is impaired. You act impulsively. You make a bad impression on the judge.