Lawyer discipline
By: by G E Dal Pont
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: LexisNexis Butterworths
Published: 2020
Place of publication: [Chatswood, NSW,] Australia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 449
ISBN-13: 9780409349023
Copyright date: 2020
Subjects: Legal ethics; Case studies
Description: "The swelling membership of the legal profession, coupled with progressively wider concepts of misconduct in both practice and non-practice spheres, and greater visibility of disciplinary determinations, have generated a burgeoning jurisprudence on the discipline of lawyers. This book probes this jurisprudence, commencing with a principles-based approach as a prelude to a dedicated treatment of disciplinary procedures. It then elaborates upon how specific forms of misconduct translate into the disciplinary sphere. Its subject matter accordingly targets the boundaries of ethical legal practice, which in turn makes it directly relevant to legal practitioners, regulatory and professional bodies, and disciplinary tribunals."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: PART I PRINCIPLES; title: 1. Jurisdiction and objects; title: 2. Concept(s) of 'misconduct'; title: 3. Disciplinary orders; title: 4. Factors that impact on disciplinary order(s); title: 5. Application for readmission; title: PART II PROCEDURE; title: 6. Historical review of disciplinary processes; title: 7. Complaints; title: 8. Investigation; title: 9. Determination; title: PART III PRACTICE MISCONDUCT; title: 10. False or misleading statements or impressions; title: 11. Fiduciary-type breaches; title: 12. Misconduct involving fee charging; title: 13. Failure to supervise, and neglect and delay; title: 14. Other forms of misconduct; title: PART IV PERSONAL MISCONDUCT; title: 15. Conviction for offence in personal capacity; title: 16. Personal (non-criminal) misconduct; title: 17. Lack of candour in disclosure.