 Advising upon the Merits of a Client's Cause. — A lawyer should endeavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's cause before advising thereon, and he is bound to give a candid opinion of the merits and probable result of pending or contemplated litigation.  Rules for Admission to the Bar - Page xviii1902Full view - About this book
 | 1908 - 1066 pages
...but by due process of law ;" the right of the client to receive from the lawyer whose advice he asks a candid opinion of the merits and probable result of pending or contemplated litigation ; the impropriety, in fixing fees, of charging a client in excess of the value of the service because of... | |
 | American Bar Association - Bar associations - 1915 - 990 pages
...or neglectful counsel, generally after communication with the lawyer of whom the complaint is made. 8. Advising upon the Merits of a Client's Cause. — A lawyer should endeavor to ohtain full knowledge of his client's cause hefore advising thereon, and he is hound to give a candid... | |
 | United States. Interstate Commerce Commission - Interstate commerce - 1978 - 990 pages
...retainer as has not been clearly earned. 12. Advising upon the merits of a client's cause. A practitioner should endeavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's...probable result of pending or contemplated litigation. He should beware of bold and confident assurances to clients, especially where employment may depend... | |
 | Georgia Bar Association - Bar associations - 1908 - 308 pages
...will hinder or seriously embarrass the full and fearless discharge of all his duties. 34. An attorney should endeavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's cause before advising him, and is bound to give him a candid opinion of the merits and probable results of his cause. When... | |
 | Maryland State Bar Association - 1901 - 216 pages
...will hinder or seriously embarrass the full and fearless discharge of all his duties.* 35. An attorney should endeavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's cause before advising him, and is bound to give him a candid opinion of the merits and probable result of his cause. When... | |
 | North Carolina Bar Association - Bar associations - 1920 - 334 pages
...communication with the lawyer of whom the complaint is made. ADVISING UPON THE MERITS OF A CLIENT'S CAUSE 8. A lawyer should endeavor to obtain full knowledge...opinion of the merits and probable result of pending or complicated litigation. The miscarriages to which justice is subject, by reason of surprises and disappointments... | |
 | Commercial law - 1912 - 260 pages
...-or neglectful counsel, generally after communication with the lawyer of whom the complaint is made. 8. Advising Upon the Merits of a Client's Cause. A...full knowledge of his client's cause before advising thertfon, and he is bound to give a candid opinion of the merits and probable result of pending or... | |
 | Law - 1911 - 496 pages
...will hinder or seriously embarrass the full and fearless discharge of all his duties. 34. An attorney should endeavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's cause before advising him, and is bound to give him a candid opinion of the merits and probable result of his cause. When... | |
 | Law - 1906 - 688 pages
...or neglectful counsel, generally after communication with the lawttr of whom the complaint is made. 8. Advising Upon the Merits of a Client's Cause. A lawyer should enJcavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's cause before advising thereon, and he is bound to... | |
 | Law - 1902 - 548 pages
...will hinder or seriously embarrass the full and fearless discharge of all his duties. 34. An attorney should endeavor to obtain full knowledge of his client's cause before advising him, and is bound to give him a candid opinion on the merits and probable result of his cause. When... | |
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