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Discipline

Mar. 12, 2002

Caught in Conflict

What does it mean to say you supervise other attorneys or to say you are supervised? Does it mean they will obey your orders or that you will obey your supervisor's orders? Does it mean they or you will serve a master? Let's hope not; because to do so, would create an inherent conflict with the code of ethics. Let's not forget that we have taken an oath to zealously advocate our client's position.

        By Mark A. Smith
        
        What does it mean to say you supervise other attorneys or to say you are supervised? Does it mean they will obey your orders or that you will obey your supervisor's orders? Does it mean they or you will serve a master? Let's hope not; because to do so, would create an inherent conflict with the ...

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