Tag Archives: Lawyer

Professionalism: Managing Personal and Professional Crises

Beck, et al presents the results of an extensive series of studies on “lawyer distress” (Connie J.A. Beck, Bruce D. Sales and G. Andrew H. Benjamin, Lawyer Distress: Alcohol-Related Problems and Other Psychological Concerns Among A Sample of Practicing Lawyers, 10 J.L. & Health 1 (1996)) where the studies present page after page of statistics …

May 24, 2011 – 12:33 pm | By robsuarez | Posted in Professionalism and Ethics | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

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)