Sounds like a folk-tale. based on general distrust of lawyers Reminds me of an Enid Blyton story of 2 children trying to divide a stick of rock, but complaining that one was longer. A helpful friend offered to put things right - bit off the excess - compared - bit again - etc. The final inch was taken as 'fee'.
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