Professionalism in the Real World: Lessons for the Effective Advocate by Lisa Penland (2009-09-28) - Softcover

Lisa Penland; Melissa H. Weresh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1601560575 ISBN 13: 9781601560575

Publisher: National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2009

Synopsis

Relevant and practical, Professionalism in the Real World walks the reader through the application of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct in everyday situations. The authors provide countless humorous and heartening real-life examples of the ethical missteps of the unwary attorney. Useful advice and checklists throughout the book will point the lawyer in the right ethical direction from the early stages of client engagement to appeals. Students and new practitioners alike will greatly benefit from this essential guide.

About this title

About the Author

Lisa Penland is a Professor of Law at Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. She currently teaches Legal Writing, Appellate Advocacy, and Contract Drafting.

Melissa H. Weresh, Professor of Law and Director of Legal Writing at Drake University Law School, currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Legal Writing Institute and on the Editorial Board for the Journal of the Association of Legal Writing Directors.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Institute for Trial Advocacy
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1601560575
• ISBN 13: 9781601560575
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192