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How To Raise Disagreements With Senior Attorneys, Richard L. Heppner Jr.
How To Raise Disagreements With Senior Attorneys, Richard L. Heppner Jr.
Law Faculty Publications
As a new attorney, you may receive assignments from your supervising attorney like:
• find a case that stands for this legal argument,
• draft the section of the brief arguing that the court has no jurisdiction, or
• write a client memo explaining why this asset purchase is a good idea.
Sometimes you will discover that the initial assignment isn’t necessarily the best approach. This paper discusses how to engage your supervising attorney in a such situations.
Avoiding Ethics Complaints: Finding The Rules And Leos, Joyce Manna Janto
Avoiding Ethics Complaints: Finding The Rules And Leos, Joyce Manna Janto
Law Faculty Publications
One nightmare shared by all lawyers is the prospect of a letter from the Standing Committee on Lawyer Discipline informing them of a complaint. Prudent lawyers avoid this by becoming familiar with the ethical rules and standards of their jurisdiction. Because, as many a lawyer has learned, ignorance of the rules is no excuse.
Solving Your Ethical Conundrums: Researching The Rules Of Professional Conduct, Joyce Manna Janto
Solving Your Ethical Conundrums: Researching The Rules Of Professional Conduct, Joyce Manna Janto
Law Faculty Publications
Ms. Janto provides a practical guide to researching issues of attorney professional responsibilities using both print and online resources, emphasizing Virginia rules and decisions.
The Ermine And Woolsack: Disciplinary Proceedings Involving Judges, Attorney-Magistrates, And Other Judicial Figures, David R. Cleveland, Jason Masimore
The Ermine And Woolsack: Disciplinary Proceedings Involving Judges, Attorney-Magistrates, And Other Judicial Figures, David R. Cleveland, Jason Masimore
Law Faculty Publications
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