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.

Previous edition, 2nd, published in 1994.

Among the key strategies in taking the financial incentive out of criminal activity are freezing, seizing, and confication of assets--better known as asset forfeiture. This book is a how--to, practical guide to the common legal and practical issues faced by the asset forfeiture litigator.

Rules of criminal procedure -- Rules of civil procedure -- Jurisdiction and related matters -- Federal practice deskbook -- Rules of evidence -- Judicial review of administrative action.