Recently, I led a CLE course on a topic I consider to be of vital concern: Legal Ethics. The American Bar Association states in its mission statement that the organization was founded nearly 150 years ago, “…on a commitment to set the legal and ethical foundation for the American nation.” I find it striking and assuring that the ABA gives such prominence to the concept that ethics are a foundation stone for our nation. Unfortunately, in my view there are far too many attorneys whose commitment to ethical standards in the practice of law is dubious at best.
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