I agree with you there. As a society we are more apt to sue these days. Case in point the woman who sued McDonalds because she burned herself with a hot cup of coffee....duhhhh....
But there are valid suits brought into the courts. I don't think innocence or guilt is what dictates the need for a lawyer. I think if you find yourself in court for almost any reason, you should have legal representation, guilty OR innocent. It's just smart to do so.