Handbook of Texas Lawyer and Judicial Ethics: Attorney Tort Standards, Attorney Ethics Standards

Handbook of Texas Lawyer and Judicial Ethics: Attorney Tort Standards, Attorney Ethics Standards
Author: EMERITUS ROBERT P. SCHUWERK
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre:
ISBN:

Handbook of Texas Lawyer and Judicial Ethics helps determine what constitutes ethical behavior. It provides you with analysis of the full text of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, and the Code of Judicial Conduct. The handbook discusses each disciplinary rule separately, its background, and principal Texas cases and ethics opinions interpreting or commenting on it. It also covers:Behavior that can lead to attorneys being "grieved" or sued for malpracticeBehavior that can lead to a complaint being lodged against judgesHow to best represent attorneys found in a disciplinary situationJudicial canon, including post-1990 Texas cases and judicial ethics opinionsAttorney discipline standards and proceduresFindingsOrdersProcedureNon-Texas authority, when appropriateThis title also includes up-to-date treatment and analysis of attorney tort liability, including plaintiffs' causes of action and defensive issues, and means of removing judges in Texas state court through recusal or disqualification.-from the publishers.

Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: Ellen J. Bennett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 821
Release: 2015
Genre: Legal ethics
ISBN: 9781641054300

"The eighth edition of the Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct presents an authoritative and practical analysis of the lawyer ethics rules and the cases, ethics opinions, and other legal authorities essential to understanding them. The Model Rules of Professional Conduct were adopted by the ABA in 1983 and have been amended numerous times since. This new edition of the Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct represents a major refinement of previous editions. It takes into account all amendments through February 2013, as well as the American Law Institute's Restatement (Third) of the Law Governing Lawyers (2000)"--Acknowledgments.

Connecting Ethics and Practice

Connecting Ethics and Practice
Author: Katerina P. Lewinbuk
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2019-02-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1543809944

In Connecting Ethics and Practice: A Lawyer’s Guide to Professional Responsibility, Second Edition, Katerina Lewinbuk explains the legal, professional, and ethical constraints that regulate attorneys, while keeping the modern law professor and student in mind. Contemporary cases and articles are used to provide for an easier understanding of the Model Rules and Judicial Cannons, which assists in preparing for law school exams and the MPRE. The author employs a user-friendly coursebook format organized in a logical manner, while achieving a realistic and manageable length. Mind-maps are provided with every chapter to help students visualize and remember selected rules, and discussion questions are used to allow the students to fully comprehend and digest the reading, while also demonstrating real-life struggles most lawyers face at some point in their career. Based on the unique format, students systematically cover all important aspects of the legal journey from law school to the legal profession. New to the Second Edition: Two-color format and new design add visual appeal Revised chapters contain contemporary cases, discussions, and studies Updates include recent changes to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct New coverage includes: Discussion of the ethical issue relating to Judge Kavanaugh hearings Recent famous case of McCoy v. Louisiana New statistics re: women in the legal profession and malpractice claims against lawyers Professors and students will benefit from: The easy-to-follow logical sequence of all relevant rules that are clearly articulated at the beginning of the book and then reiterated accordingly in every chapter Structured material that is well-suited for a new or experienced professor Chapters based on quality readings as opposed to quantity Engaging, realistic examples that exhibit how each Rule relates to practice Simple, consistent organization of each chapter—offering a clear, logical layout and allowing for ease of use and teaching throughout Chapter introductions that begin with concise explanations of the applicable Rules to be discussed Controversial, contemporary, and thought-provoking readings Discussion questions at the end of each reading, as well as at the end of each chapter, that encourage colorful and lively dialogue and participation Table of Model Rules with applicable page numbers for easy reference