Ethical problems in the practice of law /
Lisa G. Lerman, Philip G. Shrag.
- 3rd ed.
- New York : Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, c2012.
- xlv, 1011 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
- Aspen coursebook series .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 955-974) and index.
Introduction -- The regulation of lawyers -- Lawyer liability -- The duty to protect client confidences -- The attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine -- Relationships between lawyers and clients -- Conflicts of interest : current clients -- Current client conflicts in particular practice settings -- Conflicts involving former clients -- Conflicts between lawyers and clients -- Conflicts issues for government lawyers and judges -- Lawyers' duties to courts -- Lawyers' duties to adversaries and third persons -- The provision of legal services -- Law practice in the United States -- A changing profession.