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Law Practice

Apr. 3, 2001

STAND-UP LAWYERING

As a group, we often take ourselves too seriously. Lawyers should strive to be approachable, accessible and understandable. Being aloof and humorless is not a prerequisite to elevating our professional status. The practice of law is challenging and intellectually stimulating. No ethical or criminal statute will be violated if it is also fun.

        By Richard J. Simmons

         As a group, we often take ourselves too seriously.
        Lawyers should strive to be approachable, accessible and understandable. Being aloof and humorless is not a prerequisite to elevating our professional status. The practice of law is challenging and intellectually stimulating. No ethical ...

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