<p>In small claims court, attorneys do not appear. It is a self-represented process. So the attorney is not being “generous” at his or her own expense by giving that advice. I’m an attorney and I love watching her when flying on JetBlue (the only time I tune in) because she is such a character. I do think that you are at her mercy and if you don’t like the idea of looking foolish and possibly having her take an instant dislike to you and barely even let you speak (which is what she does), then don’t do it.</p>