Divorce Dex.com: Canons of (Legal) Ethics

Definition Canons of (Legal) Ethics - state rules established by state supreme courts regulating the conduct of lawyers.

Application in Divorce Also called the Code of Professional Responsibility.

These axiomatic norms of conduct and behavior were initially adopted by the ABA and later by most states.

Violations of these rules can lead to warnings, fines, suspensions and disbarment.

As with any professional license occupations (lawyers, doctors, etc.) a governing body, typically the state, has a code of ethics that each professional must adhere to. This code of ethics is typically found on each state bar association website.

See also Bomber; Success Fee.

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If an attorney’s actions seem questionable, the place to begin is with an inquiry at the county bar association. Each county bar has an ethics committee. This will put an investigation into action, and if further actions are deemed appropriate, the county bar will work with the state bar to see that the issue is addressed and resolved accordingly.

Contributed on 6/19/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
Category: Attorney-Client Relationship (Applicable in All States)

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