Taking and Pursuing a Case: Some Observations Regarding "Legal Ethics" and Attorney Accountability

Authors

Richard H. Underwood, University of Kentucky College of LawFollow

Abstract

This Article addresses some of the potential liabilities that may arise from an attorney's decision to decline, refer, undertake, continue or discontinue the prosecution of a civil action. This Article suggests that counsel's obligations to his or her client, adversary, and fellow members of the bar, as well as to the judiciary and the justice system, can be balanced without subjecting attorneys to liability. This balance can be attained, however, only if potential problems are spotted and minimal precautions are taken.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1985

5-17-2012

Notes/Citation Information

Kentucky Law Journal, Vol. 74, No. 1 (1985-1986), pp. 173-199

Repository Citation

Richard H. Underwood, Taking and Pursuing a Case: Some Observations Regarding "Legal Ethics" and Attorney Accountability, 74 Ky. L.J. 173 (1985).