Cases on Professional Responsibility

by Maynard E. Pirsig, Kenneth Kirwin

Looks at the meaning of professional responsibility and the underlying concepts and criticisms of the legal profession, including the codes of professional conduct, professional organizations, and the composition of the bar. Reviews the regulation of the practice of law, the admission to the bar, and the unauthorized practice of law. Includes the confidentiality of information and underlying policies. Discusses conflict of interest and disqualification regarding a lawyer's own interest, multiple clients' interests, and a third person's interests.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976