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Lawyer incivility – The claims consequences

by LAWPRO

At LAWPRO, we’ve seen a growing proportion of incivility allegations cropping up in claims. For example, lawyers may find themselves personally liable to pay a party’s costs under Rule 57.07 (Rules of Civil Procedure) where the court has found that the lawyer’s actions contributed to running up the bill. Incivility can also lead to other… Read More »

Categories: 2011 Fall Communications, Articles, Communications Errors, Features

Lawyer incivility: How clients – and the bar- pay the consequences

by LAWPRO

The perception that the legal profession is becoming less civil has attracted widespread comment – from the judiciary to legal associations to regulatory bodies. The common concern: the potentially damaging consequences of a lack of civility on the individual matter, on the lawyer-client relationship (and on the quality of the service that the lawyer provides… Read More »

Categories: 2011 Fall Communications, Articles, Civil Litigation, Communications Errors, Features

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