Transactions, Volume 27Hanzsche, 1922 |
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... importance of these charities . Indifferent to a protest so feeble as to be practically unheard , institutions for social up- lift have followed our spread across the continent like prairie tumble - weed blown by an autumn gale . ' 99 ...
... importance of these charities . Indifferent to a protest so feeble as to be practically unheard , institutions for social up- lift have followed our spread across the continent like prairie tumble - weed blown by an autumn gale . ' 99 ...
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... important case tried in London on the 25th day of last July , and it was argued by able counsel . I listened attentively to the argument and made notes as it went along . The Barristers were very able al- though they did not impress me ...
... important case tried in London on the 25th day of last July , and it was argued by able counsel . I listened attentively to the argument and made notes as it went along . The Barristers were very able al- though they did not impress me ...
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... important of whom was Elihu Root . After very earnest discussion and by a large , but not by any means a unanimous affirmative vote , the Conference adopted the following resolutions : " Resolved , That the National Conference of Bar ...
... important of whom was Elihu Root . After very earnest discussion and by a large , but not by any means a unanimous affirmative vote , the Conference adopted the following resolutions : " Resolved , That the National Conference of Bar ...
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... importance of its best traditions . We realize the difficulty of creating this kind of personal contact , especially ... important in themselves , as to challenge the attention of this Association . The requirements for admission to the ...
... importance of its best traditions . We realize the difficulty of creating this kind of personal contact , especially ... important in themselves , as to challenge the attention of this Association . The requirements for admission to the ...
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... to the opposing counsel . As far as possible , important agreements , affecting the rights of clients , should be reduced to writing ; but it is dishonorable to avoid performance of an agreement 50 [ 1922 MARYLAND STATE BAR ASSOCIATION .
... to the opposing counsel . As far as possible , important agreements , affecting the rights of clients , should be reduced to writing ; but it is dishonorable to avoid performance of an agreement 50 [ 1922 MARYLAND STATE BAR ASSOCIATION .
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Page 47 - In determining the amount of the fee, it is proper to consider : ( 1 ) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved and the skill requisite properly to conduct the cause; (2) whether the acceptance of employment in the particular case will preclude the lawyer's appearance for others in cases likely to arise out of the transaction, and in which there is a reasonable expectation...
Page 47 - ... while employed in the particular case or antagonisms with other clients ; (3) the customary charges of the Bar for similar services; (4) the amount involved in the controversy and the benefits resulting to the client from the services; (5) the contingency or the certainty of the compensation; and (6) the character of the employment, whether casual or for an established and constant client. No one of these considerations in itself is controlling. They are mere guides in ascertaining the real value...
Page 41 - I will employ for the purpose of maintaining the causes confided to me such means only as are consistent with truth and honor, and will never seek to mislead the judge or jury by any artifice or false statement of fact or law...
Page 52 - It is disreputable to hunt up defects in titles or other causes of action and inform thereof in order to be employed to bring suit or collect judgment, or to breed litigation by seeking out those with claims for personal injuries or those having any other grounds of action in order to secure them as clients, or to employ agents or runners for like purposes, or to pay or reward, directly or indirectly, those who bring or influence the bringing of such cases to his office...
Page 45 - It is the duty of a Iwayer at the time of retainer to disclose to the client all the circumstances of his relations to the parties, and any interest in or connection with the controversy, which might influence the client in the selection of counsel. It is unprofessional to represent conflicting interests, except by express consent of all concerned given after a ' full disclosure of the facts.
Page 52 - The lawyer should aid in guarding the Bar against the admission to the profession of candidates unfit or unqualified because deficient in either moral character or education. He should strive at all times to uphold the honor and to maintain the dignity of the profession and to improve not only the law but the administration of justice.
Page 54 - I will maintain the respect due to Courts of Justice and judicial officers; I will not counsel or maintain any suit or proceeding which shall appear to me to be unjust, nor any defense except such as I believe to be honestly debatable under the law of the land...
Page 52 - ... or to pay or reward, directly or indirectly, those who bring or influence the bringing of such cases to his office, or to remunerate policemen, court or prison officials, physicians, hospital attaches or others who may succeed, under the guise of giving disinterested friendly advice, in influencing the criminal, the sick and the injured, the ignorant or others, to seek his professional services. A duty to the public and to the profession devolves upon every member of the Bar having knowledge...
Page 51 - The publication or circulation of ordinary simple business cards, being a matter of personal taste or local custom, and sometimes of convenience, is not per se improper. But solicitation of business by circulars or advertisements, or by personal communications or interviews, not warranted by personal relations, is unprofessional.
Page 129 - An Act to provide for the registration of, with collectors of internal revenue, and to impose a special tax upon all persons who produce, import, manufacture, compound, deal in, dispense, sell, distribute, or give away opium or coca leaves, their salts, derivatives, or preparations, and for other purposes...