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Full-Text Articles in Law
Justice, Justice Shall Ye Pursue, Honorable Jonathan Lippman
Justice, Justice Shall Ye Pursue, Honorable Jonathan Lippman
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
Moving Women Out Of Poverty: A Call To Action For Legal Aid, Catherine Carr
Moving Women Out Of Poverty: A Call To Action For Legal Aid, Catherine Carr
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
The Fight For Justice In Housing Court: From The Bronx To A Right To Counsel For All New York City Tenants, Susanna Blankley
The Fight For Justice In Housing Court: From The Bronx To A Right To Counsel For All New York City Tenants, Susanna Blankley
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
The Civil Legal Aid Movement: 15 Initiatives That Are Increasing Access To Justice In The United States, David Udell
The Civil Legal Aid Movement: 15 Initiatives That Are Increasing Access To Justice In The United States, David Udell
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
Pro Pro Bono: Volunteer Lawyers Are An Essential Part Of Access To Civil Justice, Amy Barasch, Esq.
Pro Pro Bono: Volunteer Lawyers Are An Essential Part Of Access To Civil Justice, Amy Barasch, Esq.
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
The Downside Of Disruption: The Risks Associated With Transformational Change In The Delivery Of Legal Services, Raymond H. Brescia
The Downside Of Disruption: The Risks Associated With Transformational Change In The Delivery Of Legal Services, Raymond H. Brescia
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
Expanding Access To Justice: Alternatives To Full Representation In New York State, Randal Jeffrey
Expanding Access To Justice: Alternatives To Full Representation In New York State, Randal Jeffrey
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
Tort Reform: Blocking The Courthouse Door And Denying Access To Justice, Joanne Doroshow
Tort Reform: Blocking The Courthouse Door And Denying Access To Justice, Joanne Doroshow
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
Access To Justice In Buffalo And Beyond: Making The Justice System More Welcoming For Refugees, Fidèle Menavanza, Ms, Llb
Access To Justice In Buffalo And Beyond: Making The Justice System More Welcoming For Refugees, Fidèle Menavanza, Ms, Llb
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
Why A Right: The Right To Counsel And The Ecology Of Housing Justice, Andrew Scherer
Why A Right: The Right To Counsel And The Ecology Of Housing Justice, Andrew Scherer
Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law
No abstract provided.
Said I, But You Have No Choice: Why A Lawyer Must Ethically Honor A Client's Decision About Mental Health Treatment Even If It Is Not What S/He Would Have Chosen, Michael L. Perlin, Naomi Weinstein
Said I, But You Have No Choice: Why A Lawyer Must Ethically Honor A Client's Decision About Mental Health Treatment Even If It Is Not What S/He Would Have Chosen, Michael L. Perlin, Naomi Weinstein
Articles & Chapters
This paper addresses a remarkably under-considered topic: the ethical standards for lawyers representing persons with mental disabilities. Although there is an extensive body of literature endorsing “zealous advocacy” as the standard for the criminal defense lawyer in “ordinary” cases, there is virtually no literature (or case law) on this question in this context.
Our thesis is simple. We reject the model of “paternalism/best interests” that is regularly substituted for a traditional legal advocacy position, and a substitution that is rarely questioned. We believe this presumption flies in the face of statutory law, constitutional law, and international human rights law, and …