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.

"Two thumbs up!" -- The Honorable LaDoris H. Cordell, Judge of the Superior Court, State of CaliforniaIn this comprehensive book, Judge James Stewart instructs those contemplating divorce in how to protect themselves from the horrendous costs that accompany no-fault divorce and how to prevent the needless emotional battles that can sometimes occur.