LAW 435 - Legal Ethics and Professionalism

Credits: 3

This course will explore the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, court cases, and applicable statutes which address the client-lawyer relationship, duties of a lawyer as advocate in adversary proceedings, dealings with persons other than clients, law firms and associations, public service, and maintaining the integrity of the profession. Respect of client confidences, candor toward the tribunal, truthfulness in statements to others, and professional independence are some of the defining features of legal ethics which will be explored in depth.