Lerman, Lisa G.

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.

9781454803010 (hbk. : alk. paper) RM650.75


Legal ethics--United States.