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6 days agoCharles Jones Introduction and the Client- Lawyer RelationshipCOLLAPSEEvery lawyer has a commitment to show love to their clients. The lawyer has a huge responsibility and there can be various pressures that come with being a lawyer. Before a lawyer can have a great relationship with others, they must first have a great relationship with God. Many lawyers are disbarred because of a lack of integrity. Good character and moral uprightness are the starting points of being a great lawyer in the courtroom and as well as for their client.
“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul (life), and with all your mind (thought, understanding), and with all your strength. This is the second: you shall [unselfishly] love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:30-31 AMP). When we are committed to honoring God, then out of our honor for God we will begin to honor others. The lawyer is responsible to show respect to the client by keeping their information and case confidential.
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct lays the foundations of the performance protocols for each lawyer within the United States. An example of a competent lawyer is that the lawyer is well-versed in their field. The lawyer has studied to show themselves approved unto God. The lawyer is not driven by selfish ambitions. The lawyer is to show that they are competent by homing in on different skills and improving their skills, personality, and EQ (emotional quotient) to better serve their clients.
The lawyer is supposed to communicate appropriately and timely to each client about different information that the client needs to know. The lawyer shows excellent communication when they communicate to the client important dates and times in a timely manner. If there are important documents that need to be signed, then the lawyer is supposed to communicate that to the client. Communication is key especially during complex and high-profile cases.
“Of all the Model Rules, one of the most encompassing, comprehensive, yet frequently misconstrued rules are Rule 1.6, which governs the confidentiality of information. The lawyer has a strict duty to her client to prevent disclosure of information relating to his representation” (Lewinbuk, K. P., 2019). The most important rule is to keep information about the client and case under confidentiality because cases are between two or more parties and the lawyer wants to make sure that information is not leaked to the public or other parties that are apart of the case.
Rule 1.7 addresses the principles in determining conflicts of interests with clients. An example of a conflict of interest with clients is representing a client which creates a conflict of interest with another client. Conflict of interests could arise if the two clients are relatives or co-workers. Many clients would not want a lawyer to work with someone he/she (client) knows because the client wants to build confidence and trust with the lawyer.
Reference
Lewinbuk, K. P. (2019). Connecting Ethics and Practice. [Liberty University Online Bookshelf]. Retrieved from https://libertyonline.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781543809947/.