AuthorHazard, Geoffrey C
TitleThe law of lawyering : a handbook on the model rules of professional conduct / Geoffrey C. Hazard, Jr., W. William Hodes
Imprint New York : Law & Business, 1986, 1985
Descript xxxviii, 884 p. (loose-leaf) ; 26 cm

CONTENT

Client-Lawyer relationship: Competence -- Scope of representation -- Dillgence -- Communication -- Fees -- Confidentiality of information -- conflict of interest: general rule -- Conflict of interest: prohibited transactions -- Conflict of interest: format client -- Imputed disqualification: general rule -- Successive government and private employment -- Former judge or arbitrator -- Organization as the client -- Client under a disability -- Safekeeping property -- Declining or terminating representation -- Counserlor: Advisor -- Intermediary -- Evaluation for use by third persons -- Advocate: Meritorious claims and contentions -- Expediting litigation -- Candor toward the tribunal -- Fairness to opposing party and counsel -- Imparatiallity and decorum of the tribunal -- Trial publicity -- Lawyer as witness -- Special responsibilities of a prosecutor -- Advocate in nonadjudicative proceedings -- Transactions with persons other than clients: Truthfulness in statements to others -- Communication with person represented by counsel -- Dealing with unrepresented person -- Respect for rights or third persons -- Law firms and assocations: Responsibilities of a partner 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 -- Public service: Pro bono publico service -- Accepting appointments -- Membership in lega services organization -- Law reform activities affecting client interests -- Information about legal services: Communications concerning a lawyers services -- Advertising -- Direct contact with prospective clients -- Communication of fields of practice -- Firm names and letterheads -- Mintaining the integrity of the profession: Bar admission and disciplinary matters -- Judicial and legal officials -- Reporting professional misconduct -- Misconduct -- Jurisdiction


SUBJECT

  1. Legal ethics -- United States
  2. Lawyer -- United States -- Discipline
  3. Legal profession -- Ethics
  4. Legal profession -- Lawyers

LOCATIONCALL#STATUS
Law Library : Reference Collection (1st Floor)K/US.274 H33 1986 LIB USE ONLY