Why Lawyers Behave As They Do

In this book, the author explains the professional rules that govern how lawyers behave and that permit—or require—conduct that laypersons may find unethical. In his criticism of the traditional role of lawyers, he proposes an alternative—and controversial—model of behavior.

List of contents

Preface -- The Behavior of Lawyers -- The Lawyer's Service on Behalf of an Immoral Objective -- The Morality of the Means -- A Troubled Profession -- Appendix: Excerpts from Professional Rules

About the author

Haskell, Paul G.

Summary

In this book, the author explains the professional rules that govern how lawyers behave and that permit—or require—conduct that laypersons may find unethical. In his criticism of the traditional role of lawyers, he proposes an alternative—and controversial—model of behavior.

Product details

• Authors: Paul G Haskell, Paul G. Haskell, Haskell Paul G.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367313982
• ISBN: 978-0-367-31398-2
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Politics & government, Politics and government