| Why Lawyers Behave as They Do Contributor(s): Haskell, Paul G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0813368979 ISBN-13: 9780813368979 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1998 Annotation: A professor of law, Paul Haskell explains the professional rules that govern how lawyers behave and which permit--or require--conduct that laypersons may find unethical. In his criticism of the traditional role of lawyers, Haskell proposes an alternative--and controversial--model of behavior. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Legal Profession - Law | Ethics & Professional Responsibility |
| Dewey: 174.309 |
| LCCN: 98009558 |
| Lexile Measure: 1340 |
| Series: New Perspectives on Law, Culture, and Society |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.02" W x 9.02" (0.44 lbs) 136 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 client's case.In Why Lawyers Behave as They Do, Paul Haskell explains the professional rules that govern how lawyers behave and which permit?or require?conduct that laypersons may find unethical. In his criticism of the traditional role of lawyers, Haskell proposes an alternative?and controversial?model of behavior. |