Professional Responsibility in Focus - 3rd Edition - John P. Sahl

Professional Responsibility in Focus 3rd Edition ISBN 9798892074940

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Professional Responsibility in Focus delivers a student-friendly, problem-based approach to learning the law governing the legal profession. The casebook addresses key topics such as the attorney-client relationship, competence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, advocacy, special considerations in criminal practice, access to justice, delivery of legal services, and judicial ethics.

This comprehensive and updated edition reflects recent developments in legal ethics and professional responsibility. Real-world scenarios and practical exercises appear throughout, helping students apply legal principles and build lasting understanding of critical concepts.

New to the Third Edition:

• Updated case law, new ABA Advisory Opinions, and expanded commentary, including the amended ABA Model Rule 1.16 on lawyer withdrawal
• Expanded content on Professional Identity Formation to meet ABA Standard 303(b)
• Coverage of alternative pathways to legal practice now accepted in multiple states (e.g., apprenticeships)
• Examination of Rudolph Giuliani’s disciplinary proceedings related to the 2020 election
• Analysis of the crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege in legal representation of President Donald J. Trump
• Inclusion of ABA Formal Opinion 510 (screening prospective clients for future conflict risks)
• Discussion of ABA Formal Opinion 494 (conflict and advertising issues in shared office spaces)
• Significant additions to Chapter One on defining professional identity
• Focus on state-level regulatory reforms enabling multidisciplinary practices and alternative business structures
• In-depth look at the role of emerging technologies—especially artificial intelligence—in improving access to justice while raising new ethical concerns around confidentiality and billing
• Expanded analysis of judicial and government attorney ethics, including recent high-profile scandals

Features Beneficial to Professors and Students:

• Clear, concise coverage of essential topics including competence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and the attorney-client relationship
• Key Concepts at the beginning and Chapter Summaries at the end of each chapter to aid comprehension and retention
• Case Previews and Post-Case Follow-Ups to frame readings and clarify legal rules
• Practical Real-Life Applications and Applying the Rules exercises to challenge students with realistic legal scenarios
• A robust Introduction to the Legal Profession, with updated content on the moral responsibilities of lawyers to contextualize the Model Rules
• A streamlined 12-chapter structure that can be easily adapted for both two- and three-credit courses

Professional Responsibility in Focus, Third Edition is a dynamic and accessible casebook that prepares students to think critically about the evolving landscape of legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Sahl, Cassidy, Cooper and Tarkington Professional Responsibility in Focus 3rd Edition ISBN 9798892074940 & 979-8892074940