A Lawyer's Duty To The Court

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Attorneys occupy an important place in society. As experts in the law, they serve the public interest by applying their skills to the legal system and ensuring its continued application to society. As professionals, they must comply with stringent duties imposed upon them by the state bar associations of the various states. These rules are not just guidelines and attorneys who are found to violate their duties can be disciplined and divested of their right to practice law. By Roger Thorne