FROM ADMIN TO ADVOCACY: APPRECIATE YOUR ATTORNEY

“Appreciate those who give you their time. It is not just time, it is a piece of their life.”

When people think of attorneys, they often picture courtrooms, dramatic arguments, and sharp suits delivering powerful closing statements. It is a glamorous image shaped by media and movies. But behind every moment like that is a mountain of unseen work.  

As someone who works in legal administration, I have a front-row seat to that world - the part that few ever see - and it deserves a little appreciation.

The Quiet Backbone of Legal Work: Advocacy

Most assume attorneys spend their days in meetings or court. But the real work, the hours that make or break a case, happens quietly, behind the scenes. From the moment a client walks through the door, the wheels start turning.

Attorneys draw on years of study and experience, but that’s just the beginning. They research, interpret, draft, revise, negotiate, and rework documents - repeatedly - to ensure every detail is legally sound and strategically accurate. A single clause can take hours to negotiate. A single word can shift the outcome of a legal strategy or hinder negotiations.

They, amongst others, safeguard assets through carefully structured trusts, minimize liabilities, and manage deceased estates to protect long-term financial stability and family legacies.  Even a seemingly simple letter may be reconsidered and rewritten several times to strike the right tone.

And most of this effort goes unnoticed by clients.

The Human Effort Behind the Expertise

Beyond the paperwork, attorneys spend hours on phone calls with counsel, clients, and third parties. They attend meetings, juggle deadlines, and manage expectations - all while staying calm under pressure.

It is important to remember that attorneys are not working on just one case. They are advocates for justice across multiple matters, balancing competing priorities with professionalism and care. Each client deserves attention, and attorneys give it - even when that attention must be shared among many who also need help, guidance, and fairness.

The System That Does not Always Work 

The Court system itself presents challenges. Court rolls are full, matters are postponed - sometimes repeatedly - and these delays are entirely out of the attorney’s control. It is frustrating, especially when all they want is to move forward and secure the best possible outcome for their client.

One of the hardest parts of an attorney’s job is explaining these delays to clients who are understandably anxious or upset. Dissatisfaction, objections, and disappointment are natural, but attorneys must manage not only the legal consequences - they must also absorb the emotional weight, reassure their clients, and keep pushing forward toward resolution.

A Quiet Commitment to Justice

Your attorneys at Gittins Attorneys not only stand beside you in court. They stand behind every letter written, every document drafted, every late-night drafting and review, and every call made on the client’s behalf.

Their quiet persistence, attention to detail, and unwavering diligence are what give you peace of mind when facing legal challenges.

Thus, take a moment to appreciate your attorney - for the time, dedication, and unseen effort they give to protect what matters most to you.