The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

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Appellate Practice is a legal practitioners' guide to preparing for and conducting court appeals in Australia. Experienced contributors, drawn from a broad range of jurisdictions, provide thorough guidance on practical matters to assist practitioners: understand the objectives and requirements of Court Rules prepare better documentation write better submissions be more capable when addressing the appellate benchThe book will aid practitioners in developing their skills and understanding of the appellate process. It is ideal for barristers, students at bar reader courses and litigation solicitors. It will also benefit newly appointed judges whose background does not include appellate work.

This study describes and evaluates federal and state appellate rules and procedures, as well as current trends in the law. The author focuses on effective case preparation and organization, especially in the areas of brief writing and oral advocacy.

This sophisticated but easy to understand exposition of the standards of review offers an invaluable resource for law students, law clerks, and practitioners. Decisions of the U.S. Courts of Appeals invariably are shaped by the applicable standards of review. Filling a huge gap in the literature, Standards of Review masterfully explains the standards controlling appellate review of district court decisions and agency actions. Leading academics have described the text as a superb treatment, clear and comprehensive, of a crucial aspect of every appellate case, that makes accessible even the most complex doctrines of review.

"Family law matters are intimate, personal and touch upon people's most private treasures and issues. This perspective directly affects all aspects of domestic relations, including appellate practice. Serving as a practical guide on whether to appeal a family court decision, and then how to proceed with the appeal, this [book] is a valuable resource for both the newer and more seasoned family lawyer, and it fills a void in the literature by focusing on the unique issues involved in appealing a family law case."--