Different ethical matters take center stage at different times in this cycle, and this presentation will examine a few of those issues, starting with issues of competence and
zealous representation as a young lawyer, through the concerns with marketing and advertising as one's practice develops, and ending with some of the common issues relating to closing down a practice.
Not exact matches
We are offering quality aggressive
representation,
zealous advocacy
as well
as ingenious strategies.
The Supreme Court of Canada says that a core aspect of a lawyer's duty of loyalty is the «duty of commitment to the client's cause (sometimes referred to
as «
zealous representation»)» (R v Neil 2002 SCC 70 at para. 19).
Disputes such
as these fit nicely into the win / lose approach demanded by an adversarial system and the
zealous representation the Codes require.
He added, «Unlike many other states, the Massachusetts system provided through CPCS has been lauded
as «the best statewide indigent defense program in the country», it has often been a model to which other states turn when they are looking to improve their systems, and we continue to work tirelessly with the help of both the Legislature and the Court to make certain that we protect the right to counsel and provide the highest quality,
zealous representation possible to our clients.»
The reason we add «
zealous» and «resolute»
as qualifiers to lawyer advocacy is, I think,
as a proxy for the duty of competent
representation; we believe that the
zealous or resolute lawyer is the lawyer most likely to be competent and effective in representing the client.
Collaborative divorce has been described by some
as a softer, gentler technique for divorcing couples who need
zealous legal
representation, but also place a premium on avoiding litigation.»