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By Killian, Mark D.
Publication: Florida Bar News
Date: Tuesday, July 15 2003

Even during this sluggish economy, Florida lawyers continue to see their earnings grow and are generally satisfied with their careers. Yet a vast majority of lawyers say the public does not have confidence in the legal system and that lawyer advertising -- particularly on TV -- reinforces the public's negative impression of lawyers.

Those findings were among the conclusions drawn from a new survey conducted by the Bar's Research, Planning and Evaluation Department.

Two-thirds of the polled lawyers (66 percent) rate The Florida Bar as either an excellent or g

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