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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This book offers a coherent, practical vision of state and local government law that emphasizes skills. While much of law school focuses on federal law, the practice of most lawyers regularly involves non-federal structures and institutions. Students need a practical understanding of the sources and principles of state and local government law. The authors approach the subject from a transactional perspective, emphasizing the skills students will need to maneuver through both the sources and substance of the various levels of state and local law. The Problems in the book require students to use strategic thinking as they consider the intertwining dimensions of federal, state, and local law that impact on a client's situation. Each Problem includes a presentation of the factual situation, a portfolio of legal authorities, Notes and Questions to highlight key concepts, and suggested analytical approaches as guides to solving the Problem. Professors and adjunct professors may request complimentary examination copies of LexisNexis law school publications to consider for class adoption or recommendation. Please identify the book(s) you wish to receive, provide your institutional contact information, and submit your request here.