Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Law Practice,
State Bar & Bar Associations
Oct. 23, 2020
A tale of civility
The story behind the State Bar oath become more.... civil.
Patrick M. Kelly
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ADR Services Inc.
Patrick is a mediator at ADR Services Inc. and is a member of the Judicial Council. Previously, he was the managing partner for the Western Region of Wilson Elser and president of the California Bar (2012-2013).
October 9 marked the seventh anniversary of the date on which the State Bar of California recommended to the Supreme Court that a new California Rule of Court be adopted to add the now familiar concluding wording of the attorney oath which states, "As an officer of the court, I will strive to conduct myself at all times with dignity, courtesy and integrity."
Particularly in this stressful time where COVID-...
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