Ethical Dilemmas in the Practice of Law: Case Studies and Problems (Coursebook)

Dzienkowski and Burton’s Ethical Dilemmas in the Practice of Law: Case Studies and Problems contains case studies that are created from actual ethical problems that have arisen in malpractice cases, state bar grievances, motions to disqualify counsel, or other claims against lawyers. This book of case studies and problems brings real ethical dilemmas in legal practice to life. The text uses 12 short case studies to present material on the topics of: Attorney-client relationships Confidentiality Conflicts of interests Candor to the court Attorney-client fee agreements Each case study contains a short statement of the facts and is followed by different types of source materials, such as motions, depositions, affidavits, e-mails, and engagement letters.