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Litigation

Jul. 24, 2001

Guiding Light

Lawyers need to provide positive leadership and look to a client's long-term interests rather than just be concerned with achieving short-term gains.

        By James D. McGinley
        
        All too often, in search of zealous advocacy, lawyers follow instead of lead. It is an easy course, and it can readily be justified as following the client's direction. Unfortunately, there is an increasingly common perception among both lawyers and clients that lawyers work for clients much li...

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