Law of Lawyering [electronic resource] / Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr., W. William Hodes, Trisha Thompson and Peter R. Jarvis.
This essential product shows how to approach concrete problems that arise in everyday practice while staying within the letter and spirit of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. It provides the full text of each Model Rule provision in sequence, followed by the authors' guidance and com...
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Wolters Kluwer,
[2014]-
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- The Client-Lawyer Relationship
- Terminology
- Competence
- Control Of Lawyers' Behavior Through Tort And Other Civil Law
- Formation Of The Client-Lawyer Relationship And The Purposes And Scope Of Legal Representation
- Diligence
- Communication With Clients
- Fees And Expenses
- Confidentiality, Attorney-Client Privilege, And Work Product Immunity
- Conflicts Of Interest: The Basic Concepts And An Overview Of Some Common Issues
- Current Client Conflicts Of Interest
- Lawyer-Client And Other Specifically Enumerated Conflicts Of Interest
- Former Client Conflicts Of Interest
- Imputed Disqualification
- Conflicts Of Interest Involving Former And Current Government Lawyers
- Conflicts Of Interest Involving Former Adjudicative Officers And Third Party Neutrals
- Organization Or Entity As Client
- Representing Clients With Diminished Capacity
- Safekeeping Client Funds And Property
- Declining, Terminating, And Withdrawing From Representation
- Sale Of A Law Practice
- Prospective Clients
- The Lawyer As Counselor
- The Lawyer As Advisor
- The Lawyer As Intermediary: Common Representation Of Multiple Clients In Non-Litigated Matters, And The Tradition Of "Lawyering For The Situation"
- Evaluation Of Client For Use By Third Persons
- Lawyer Serving As Third-Party Neutral
- The Lawyer As Advocate
- Meritorious Claims And Contentions
- Expediting Litigation
- Candor Toward The Tribunal
- Fairness To Opposing Party And Counsel
- Impartiality And Decorum Of The Tribunal
- Trial Publicity
- Lawyer As Witness
- Special Responsibilities Of A Prosecutor
- Advocate In Nonadjudicative Proceeding
- Transactions With Persons Other Than Clients
- Truthfulness In Statements To Others
- Communication With Person Represented By Counsel
- Dealing With Unrepresented Person
- Respect For Rights Of Third Persons
- Forms Of Law Practice And The Unauthorized Practice Of Law
- Responsibilities Of A Partner, Manager, Or Supervisory Lawyer
- Responsibilities Of A Subordinate Lawyer
- Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
- Professional Independence Of A Lawyer
- Unauthorized Practice Of Law
- Restrictions On Right To Practice
- Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services
- Public Service
- Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service
- Accepting Appointments
- Membership In Legal Services Organization
- Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
- Nonprofit And Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
- Information About Legal Services
- Communications Concerning A Lawyer's Services
- Advertising
- Direct Contact With Prospective Clients
- Communications Respecting Fields Of Practice And Specialization
- Firm Names And Letterheads
- Making Or Soliciting Political Contributions To Obtain Legal Work
- Maintaining The Integrity Of The Legal Profession
- Bar Admission And Disciplinary Matters
- Judicial And Legal Officials
- Reporting Professional Misconduct
- Professional Misconduct
- Multijurisdiction Lawyering: The Jurisdictional Reach Of Disciplinary Authorities And Choice Of Law Issues In Lawyer Discipline.