Understanding Lawyers' Ethics, Fifth Edition

Synopsis

Understanding The Rules Of Lawyers' Ethics -- The Adversary System -- The Lawyer's Virtue And The Client's Autonomy -- Zealous Representation : The Pervasive Ethic -- Lawyer-client Trust And Confidence -- The Perjury Trilemma -- Counseling Clients, Coaching Witnesses, And Cross-examining To Discredit The Truth -- The Impartial Judge -- Conflicts Of Interest : The Ethic Of Prevention And Of Apperances -- Prosecutors' Ethics -- Solicitation Of Clients : The Professional Responsibility To Chase Ambulances -- Lawyer's Ethics In A Time Of Crisis Or Change Understanding The Rules Of Lawyers' Ethics -- The Adversary System -- The Lawyer's Virtue And The Client's Autonomy -- Zealous Representation : The Pervasive Ethic -- Lawyer-client Trust And Confidence -- The Perjury Trilemma -- Counseling Clients, Coaching Witnesses, And Cross-examining To Discredit The Truth -- The Impartial Judge -- Conflicts Of Interest : The Ethic Of Prevention And Of Appearances -- Prosecutors' Ethics -- Solicitation Of Clients : The Professional Responsibility To Chase Ambulances -- Lawyer's Ethics In A Time Of Crisis Or Change -- Appendix A. Must You Be The Devil's Advocate? -- Appendix B. Taking Advantage Of An Adversary's Mistake. Monroe H. Freedman, Professor Of Law, Hofstra University School Of Law; Abbe Smith, Professor Of Law, Georgetown University. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.