Most places you would be well advised to have attorney there as well for the appropriate verbiage
As long as the attorney is paid by me and not the government.
People act in the best interest of their employers. When a doctor, nurse, or attorney is paid by me they will act in my best interest.
A doctor, nurse, attorney (or govt. social worker) being paid by the govt. will act in the best interest of the govt., not me.
I trust my family and pastor to act in my best interest because they love me. I’ve yet to find a govt. employee that feels that way.