Tag Archives: Ethics

The Profession’s Call for Civility. “Got a Problem with it?”

This week’s topic focuses on civility: The Profession’s Call for Civility. “Got a Problem with it?” As Robert Josefsbergpoints out in his article of the same name, civility is a component of professionalism (including civility, ethics, being well prepared, and pro bono work). But why is civility important? Why is there a focus on civility when looking …

May 16, 2011 – 9:38 am | By robsuarez | Posted in Professionalism and Ethics | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)

Professionalism, Ethics and the Legal Profession

“The good old days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems.” – Billy Joel “Keeping the Faith” Professionalism, ethics, and civility in the profession of law has gotten a lot of “air time” with the current generation of lawyers. My first reaction to this sentiment is to roll my eyes and …

May 10, 2011 – 1:33 pm | By robsuarez | Posted in Professionalism and Ethics | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)