I. Introduction
II. The Nature of Ethics
III. The Goals and Functions of a Regulatory Model of Legal Ethics
IV. Conclusion
Chapter 2: Lawyers' Ethics, Lawyers' Oaths, and Client Selection
I. Lawyers' Ethics
II. Problems with the Traditional Model
III. Lawyer's Ethical Decisions
IV. Oaths and Codes of Ethics
V. Client Selection
VI. Complicating Factors
VII. Conclusion
Chapter 3: Integrity, Good Character, and Civility
I. Introduction to Specific Ethical Duties
II. Integrity
III. Good Character
IV. Civility
V. Conclusion
Chapter 4: Confidentiality
I. The Duty of Confidentiality
II. Overview
III. Use of Information
IV. The Interests Protected
V. Promoting Justice
VI. Duty to Assert
VII. Legislative Erosion
VIII. Summary of the Guiding Principles
IX. Conclusion
Chapter 5: Exceptions to Confidentiality
I. Introduction
II. Lawyer Self-Interest
III. Innocence at Stake
IV. Future Harm/Public Safety
V. Disclosure Required by Law
VI. Authorized Use or Disclosure
VII. Public Knowledge
VIII. A General Exception: Utility Maximization
IX. Conclusion
Chapter 6: Conflicts of Interest
I. Introduction
II. General Principles
III. Joint Retainer
IV. Acting Against Clients
V. Conflicts Arising as a Result of the Lawyers’ Fees
VI. The Lawyer's Personal Interest
VII. Conclusion
Chapter 7: The Ethics of Advocacy
I. Introduction
II. Defending the Guilty
III. Client Perjury
IV. Conclusion
Chapter 8: Compensation for Victims
I. Introduction
II. The Compensatory Model
III. Advantages of the Compensatory Model
IV. A Compensatory Model of Legal Ethics
V. Problems with the Compensatory Model
VI. Conclusion
Chapter 9: Punishment of Unethical Conduct
I. The Punishment Model
II. Case Study: Wijesinha
III. Conclusion