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Why Context Matters, Lynn Mather, Leslie C. Levin
Why Context Matters, Lynn Mather, Leslie C. Levin
Leslie C. Levin
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Misbehaving Lawyers: Cross Country Comparisons, Leslie C. Levin
Misbehaving Lawyers: Cross Country Comparisons, Leslie C. Levin
Leslie C. Levin
Lawyer misbehavior occurs in every country and regulators often struggle to address it effectively. This article looks at six case studies of disciplined lawyers in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It notes the similarities in the cases and to disciplined lawyers previously described in case studies in the United States. In particular, these case studies involved male lawyers predominantly working in solo or small firms who were insufficiently exposed to positive professional values early in practice. They were willing to lie to achieve their goals and were motivated, at least in part, by money. The …