Professional Responsibility: Problems of Practice and the Profession

FROM THE PUBLISHER

When Professor Nathan Crystal introduced his new approach to professional responsibility in a concise casebook organized by practice areas that encouraged students to adopt a personal philosophy, he captured the attention of students and instructors alike. Now, in a fully updated Second Edition, PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Problems of Practice and the Profession builds on that successful foundation to provide an engaging and enlightening analysis of the ethical issues unique to the legal profession.

Crystal's concise, problem—oriented casebook challenges students to develop a philosopy of lawyering to guide them in resolving difficult questions of professional responsibility. From this framework, he takes a refreshing new look at the traditional course topics of confidentiality, loyalty, limitations on zealousness, and delivery of legal services in the context of:

—defense and prosecution of criminal cases

—civil litigation

—office practice

—government and public service

To keep the book as lively as it is informative, Crystal uses:

—realistic and engaging problems that demonstrate actual ethical conflicts in practice

—lucid and concise narrative

—Model Rules and other standards

—frequent cross—references

—a revised and innovative Teacher's Manual that provides detailed lesson plans and instructions for alternative methodologies, including role plays, small group discussions, use of videos, and student reports.

New material in PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Problems of Practice and the Profession, Second Edition, includes:

—a new chapter focusing on ethicalissues facing law firms, including supervision of lawyers and other legal personnel, departing attorneys, ancillary business and multidisciplinary partnerships, and the quality of life in law firms.

—Extensive coverage of the ALI's Restatement (Third), the Law Governing Lawyers.

—New problems covering competency in criminal defense representation, privilege and work product issues in civil litigation, and electronic commerce topics.

—A fully updated discussion of recent cases, statutory developments, and secondary sources.

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The best way to show your students how ethical issues will permeate their future professional lives is through Crystal's distinctive blend of the practical and theoretical. Be sure to examine PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Problems of Practice and the Profession, Second Edition, before you select materials for your next course.