Conversely, are clients adequately protected by the aforementioned requirements?
Regarding both questions 13 and 14, many of the Supreme Court’s proposals are designed to protect the public (and thus clients). It is wise to seek the input of those who are most affected by these requirements before imposing them as requirements. In that way, strategies could be explored to reduce real burdens and, also, to protect clients and the public. 15. What is the greatest threat to the practice of law or problem the profession faces? The greatest threat is the loss of professionalism, particularly the value of one’s word being one’s promise. The practice of law has become, in many respects, a business. Lawyers are, however, bound by a code of ethics and have responsibilities toward the profession, the courts and the public. Professionalism, it is suggested, should be a highly valued attribute of a lawyer. 16. How important is consensus – particularly unanimous consensus – in high court opinions and are there limits when a justice should only concur, or should they do it any t
