Is it worth it to become an attorney? Ask the lawyer

Q: Another year is just about over. Are you still recommending that young people become lawyers? Some of our friends are lawyers and they sure do not seem happy.

S.F., San Clemente

A: Many say there are far more lawyers than needed, and far too many lawsuits. There is also the complaint that there are too many laws and too much regulation. Recently, this column addressed an often heard remark: “Anyone can sue anyone for anything nowadays.”

Still, even with all of that in mind...