Are lawyers liars

Answer 1

A famous TV character used to often say "Everybody lies." and, it may very well be true. But, in general, no, lawyers aren't, by nature or design, liars.

While many of the things a lawyer might be required to do in the course of normal duties might seem like a lie to someone who's not concerned withadheringto the most strict definition of the word, they are legally barred from actually lying, encouraging or instructing someone else to lie (suborning perjury, for instance), or knowingly allowing a client or witness to lie in testimony or deposition.