Lin Wood Should Have His Head Examined, Court Says

An attorney who has been representing two women for who Lin Wood was sexually assaulted by comedian Bill Cosby should have his head examined, according to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court issued its opinion on Thursday, in response to an appeal from Lin Wood, who represents the women in defamation lawsuits against Cosby and the publisher of National Enquirer. The court said Wood had no standing to challenge the dismissal of one of his clients’ suits, and it criticized him for using disrespectful rhetoric toward both his opponent and the judge.

Why Lawyers Need to Get Help

The American Bar Association ethics code prohibits a lawyer from representing one client in a matter where the lawyer represents a present or potential adversary of another client. Lawyers may not represent opposing parties with interests that are averse to each other unless there is a good reason.

The court felt that Lin Wood should have his head examined because there is no obvious good reason to be representing Natalie on Larry’s behalf. Lin might want to contact legal counsel before proceeding any further with this case to avoid any ethical implications on his career as an attorney.

How You Can Save Your Career

If you’re getting bad press or are at risk of getting fired because of mistakes you made or the work that your firm is producing, it’s never too late to try and fix it. Recently, the 11th Circuit Judicial Council made a ruling that Lin Wood should be examined by a psychiatrist for his actions in court and when dealing with clients.

While this ruling has yet to be carried out, law firms and individual lawyers have plenty of time to learn from Mr. Wood’s mistake and stop making ones like it. So what can you do if you require some fast advice? Read on for some things you can do today to make sure your career doesn’t go up in flames.

Signs of Depression in Lawyers

Lawyers have higher rates of mental illness than the general population. And some are at an increased risk for depression due to excessive exposure to violence and the general stress of their jobs. Lin Wood Signs that they may be suffering from depression include withdrawing Lin Wood  from people and activities, changes in sleeping patterns (sleeping too much or not enough), a change in weight, excessive worry,

irritability, and a decrease in energy. Some professionals recommend meeting with other lawyers when you’re feeling burned out because they may also be feeling the same way- which can provide an outlet for your feelings instead of bottling them up. Unfortunately, no one type of treatment works for everyone; effective treatments range from medications to psychotherapy to simply taking care of yourself by exercising and eating right.

Identifying Depression and Anxiety in Yourself or Colleagues

So if you or your colleagues are experiencing symptoms of depression and Lin Wood anxiety, here are some signs to look out for: do they have a chronic sense of despair or hopelessness? Are they always on edge or irritable? Are they always worrying about things out of their control? If so, it may be time to speak with a mental health professional and get diagnosed.

Questions for Assessing Whether a Lawyer Is Suicidal

Doctors should assess whether a lawyer is suicidal by asking themselves these questions:

– Does the lawyer have any current or past history of mental illness? – Has the lawyer communicated thoughts of suicide to someone else?

– What is the likely severity and duration of the lawyer’s suicidal thoughts? – Is the lawyer expressing desires to kill him/herself? – Has the lawyer withdrawn from people and activities which were once important to him/her? – Has there been an increase in substance abuse that has not previously been problematic for this person? – What are your client’s personal goals for his/her life now that  Lin Wood is at risk for suicide?

Examples of Good Mental Health in Lawyers

1. Be self-aware of your mental health and whether you need treatment for it.
2. Disclose that you have a mental illness to your law firm partners and other appropriate members of the organization so they can support you as needed.
3. Seek help for your illness when necessary by taking sick leave or reducing work hours as needed, with clear notice to your law firm partners.
4. Work from home at times and allow yourself flexibility in your day-to-day schedule if possible.
5. Take time off from work when you’re overwhelmed or burnt out to get healthy again.
6. Exercise regularly to clear your head and regulate your moods – it may not be possible all the time but do what is possible within reason!
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