Why Lawyers Behave As They Do by Paul G Haskell

Why Lawyers Behave As They Do by Paul G Haskell

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A text which sets out to explain the professional rules that govern how American lawyers behave and which permit - or require - conduct which laymen may find unethical. In his criticism of the traditional role of lawyers, the author proposes an alternative model of behaviour.

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Why Lawyers Behave As They Do by Paul G Haskell

In Why Lawyers Behave as They Do, Paul Haskell explains the professional rules that govern how lawyers behave and which permitor requireconduct that laypersons may find unethical. In his criticism of the traditional role of lawyers, Haskell proposes an alternativeand controversialmodel of behavior. Over the past five years, the American Bar Association and legal educators themselves have been expanding the discussion of professional responsibility. Traditionalists state that lawyers must maximize the gain for their client regardless of whether that means turning a blind eye to behavior or facts which may serve justice but hinder the clients case.In Why Lawyers Behave as They Do, Paul Haskell explains the professional rules that govern how lawyers behave and which permitor requireconduct that laypersons may find unethical. In his criticism of the traditional role of lawyers, Haskell proposes an alternativeand controversialmodel of behavior.
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ISBN 13 9780813368962
Title Why Lawyers Behave As They Do
Author Paul G Haskell
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Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Year published 1998-02-26
Number of pages 144
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