Professionalism for the Practicing Lawyer
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About
This Course
The public expects lawyers to be held to a high standard to protect the efficacy of our judicial system. In this course, attorneys will learn the difference between ethics and professionalism within the legal profession. The program covers specific cases implicating professionalism and explores how the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct guide attorneys. Attorneys will leave the course with a better understanding of their professional responsibilities guided by the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Attorneys of all levels are encouraged to attend this course to reinforce their understanding of professionalism within the legal profession and beyond.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the difference between lawyer professionalism and lawyer ethics
- Describe how bar cases from Florida show the significance of professionalism
- Explore the application of ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct with regard to professionalism inside and outside of the courtroom
- Detail how resources from the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility can support lawyers in exemplifying professionalism in their work
About the Presenters
Joseph Corsmeier, Esq.
Law Office of Joseph A. Corsmeier, P.A.
Practice Area: Ethics (+ 1 other areas)
Joseph A. Corsmeier is an "AV" rated attorney practicing in Palm Harbor, Florida. He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of defense of attorney disciplinary matters before The Florida Bar, attorney admission matters before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and professional license and disciplinary matters before the Boards of the State of Florida. He provides expert analysis and opinion on conflict of interest and other attorney disqualification and legal malpractice issues. He has testified as an expert in both the federal and Florida courts.Mr. Corsmeier served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit from 1986 ...
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