GPSOLO - Table of Contents
Volume 22, Number 7
October/November, 2005
Features
Eight Wishes Overheard at the
Pearly Gates Joseph M. Hartley
Get your law office in order today—don’t put it off
until it’s too late.
What We Never Learned in Law
School Harper J. Dimmerman and Michael E. Adler
Ten tips about ethics, civility, and professionalism in the real
world.
Representing Repugnant
Clients
This issue’s special point/counterpoint examines
whether lawyers have an ethical obligation to represent clients
they find repugnant.
Every Lawyer’s Choice? Scott D. Laufenberg
Can a lawyer repulsed by the client really be an effective advocate?Every Lawyer’s Duty? Elizabeth A. Wolford
A lawyer’s oath to uphold the Constitution is not qualified by “only if I really want to.”
To Err Is Human—Even for
Lawyers John D. LaBarbera
In general, it is the seasoned lawyer, not the beginning
attorney, who falls prey to claims of unethical
activity.
Staying Civil Andrew C.
Simpson
Incivility frequently is employed by opposing counsel—and
even by judges—to gain the upper hand. How do you keep from
responding in kind?
Civility and Negotiations David J. Abeshouse
Common courtesy and civility will get you better results in your negotiations—and in your life.My Modem Made Me Do It Marc S. Stern
The convenience of electronic filing comes with an unintended price tag.
Conflicts of Interest
Ellen Yankiver Suni
Most conflicts can legally be waived, but that doesn’t
necessarily mean you should undertake the
representation.
Pro Bono: Why Bother? David A.
Kutik
Consider not only what pro bono work will do for your bottom line
or reputation, but also how it will make you feel.
Learning to Live with Pro Se
Opponents Paula J. Frederick
Are you resentful of pro se opponents who don’t follow the
court rules, don’t understand the law, and seem to receive
unfair leeway from the judge? Get over it.
If Esq. Ain’t Happy,
Ain’t Nobody Happy Robin Page West
With so many demands on their time and resources, how can lawyers
maintain a helping attitude and a generous outlook toward their
clients?
Columns
From the Editor Jennifer J.
Rose
Road Rage at the Bar
The Chair’s Corner Dwight
L. Smith
A Time of Challenges
General Practice, Solo and Small
Firm Division News
We Are Now a Division; Fall Meeting Wrap-Up; Midyear Meeting
Update; Hurricane Katrina Relief; Division Roster
Being Solo David
Leffler
Fake It Till You Make It
Product Review Timothy J.
Rushenberg
International Law Frameworks
In the Solution Derek
LaCroix
Avoiding Ethical Atrophy
GP Mentor David A. Myers
Elder Law
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