Yes, I know the stereotype and I know it's bullshit. One of my clients is a well known 'ambulance chaser' attorney group. Nicest people you could meet. I mentioned a long ago situation that I never pursued because I couldn't find an attorney willing to take the case (though they were all incredibly compassionate and offered plenty of free advice). The lawyer from the 'chaser' group just shook his head. He said the most difficult thing to do is to turn away a client that really needs and deserves help. He said what most people don't understand is that the victim has the cards stacked against them from day one. Unless you're 90% sure you can win, you're just wasting the victims time and possibly causing more emotional damage depending on the case. He said the best he could usually do was refer them to a young attorney that needed the experience. He also mentioned that there are those cases that he just can't refuse even though they will almost surely lose.
We talked for quite awhile. He mentioned how he and others like him get a bad rap, but that his clients appreciation was more important.
Keep up the good work. 
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