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Lawyers As Citizens, Deborah L. Rhode Mar 2009

Lawyers As Citizens, Deborah L. Rhode

William & Mary Law Review

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The Citizen-Lawyer - A Brief Informal History Of A Myth With Some Basis In Reality, Robert W. Gordon Mar 2009

The Citizen-Lawyer - A Brief Informal History Of A Myth With Some Basis In Reality, Robert W. Gordon

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


"Public Service Must Begin At Home": The Lawyer As Civics Teacher In Everyday Practice, Bruce A. Green, Russell G. Pearce Mar 2009

"Public Service Must Begin At Home": The Lawyer As Civics Teacher In Everyday Practice, Bruce A. Green, Russell G. Pearce

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Preemployment Ethical Role Of Lawyers: Are Lawyers Really Fiduciaries?, Fred C. Zacharias Nov 2007

The Preemployment Ethical Role Of Lawyers: Are Lawyers Really Fiduciaries?, Fred C. Zacharias

William & Mary Law Review

This Article considers the nature and extent of lawyers' obligations to prospective clients. Most jurisdictions have rules forbidding certain kinds of representation, requiring that particular information be given clients in writing, and regulating fees. Professional code drafters, courts, and commentators, however, have never addressed the broader issue of the lawyer's role at the retainer stage of representation, including whether lawyers have responsibility for providing prospective clients with candid advice regarding the course they should pursue.

The issue is important to clients. A lawyer's action may determine whether a client obtains any representation, competent representation, or a lawyer well suited to …


Broad Prohibition, Thin Rationale: The Acquisition Of An Interest And Financial Assistance In Litigation Rules, James E. Moliterno Jan 2003

Broad Prohibition, Thin Rationale: The Acquisition Of An Interest And Financial Assistance In Litigation Rules, James E. Moliterno

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


A Critique Of Burrow V. Arce, Charles Silver Dec 2001

A Critique Of Burrow V. Arce, Charles Silver

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

No abstract provided.


Lawyer Creeds And Moral Seismography, James E. Moliterno Oct 1997

Lawyer Creeds And Moral Seismography, James E. Moliterno

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Should Lawyers Obey The Law?, William H. Simon Oct 1996

Should Lawyers Obey The Law?, William H. Simon

William & Mary Law Review

No abstract provided.


Teaching Legal Ethics In A Program Of Comprehensive Skills Development, James E. Moliterno Jan 1990

Teaching Legal Ethics In A Program Of Comprehensive Skills Development, James E. Moliterno

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Current Issues In Professional Responsibility, James P. Holden Dec 1987

Current Issues In Professional Responsibility, James P. Holden

William & Mary Annual Tax Conference

No abstract provided.


The Judge's Role In The Enforcement Of Ethics - Fear And Learning In The Profession, John M. Levy Jan 1982

The Judge's Role In The Enforcement Of Ethics - Fear And Learning In The Profession, John M. Levy

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.