Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Mar. 8, 2019
Dishonest Attorneys Face Severe Consequences
In recent years, courts have shown little hesitation in imposing severe sanctions on attorneys if the court determines that the attorneys have not been truthful either in response to inquiries from the court during hearings or in written pleadings.
In recent years, courts have shown little hesitation in imposing severe sanctions on attorneys if the court determines that the attorneys have not been truthful either in response to inquiries from the court during hearings or in written pleadings. While part of an attorney's role as an advocate often involves arguing over disputed facts, judges are demonstrating that they will not tolerate advocacy that crosses the line into misrepresenting the facts.
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