Opposing counsel may be hampered
in vigorous advocacy against an attorney who wears judicial robes and presides over cases involving that counsel.
«Denying a lawyer's right to free expression on behalf of a client in a court of law in favour of a vague definition of civility and its application after the fact fetters and chills the lawyer's ability to engage
in vigorous advocacy,» Groia argues in his factum, «in turn damaging the public interest, as well as infringing [on] the ability of an accused or client to make full answer and defence in a judicial proceeding.»
Not exact matches
Professionalism is not inconsistent with
vigorous and forceful
advocacy on behalf of a client and is as important
in the criminal and quasi-criminal context as
in the civil context.
With an impressive track record
in and out of the courtroom, our lawyers know firsthand how aggressive investigation,
vigorous preparation, and courtroom
advocacy can serve the needs of our clients.
He is well known for «his
vigorous and energetic
advocacy» and for his «effective and efficient resolution of disputes
in their early stages».