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Mar. 4, 2000

Family Law: Never Let the Legalities Get In Way of Law

Clients are often displeased with the result we procure, even if it's fabulous given the facts. They think that since we know the law, we also know how to get around it. It's a win at all costs mentality, and because we are lawyers, we should have no qualms about disregarding ethics for our clients, right?

By Erin O'Bryan
        Clients are often displeased with the result we procure, even if it's fabulous given the facts. They think that since we know the law, we also know how to get around it. It's a win at all costs mentality, and because we are lawyers, we should have no qualms about disregarding ethics for our clients, right? After all, the system is like a game, and may the best man...

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