Lawyers on Trial

Hired Guns or Heroes?

Christopher Whelan (University of Oxford, UK)

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Hart Publishing
12 December 2024

Legal ethics & professional conduct

""Whelan has written a book that anyone interested in the law should queue to buy."" – The Times (of the 1st edition) “A classic work” – Michael Beloff KC, Former President, Trinity College Oxford, Treasurer, Gray’s Inn

Lawyers are universally unpopular, but is that justified? Aren’t lawyers necessary for justice? This book uses real-world examples, case studies, and commentary from practitioners to answer this question and to reveal the many and varied strategies American and English lawyers use to protect clients. It shows how lawyers tackle their conflicting duties, and highlights the choices lawyers everywhere routinely make through their power of decision.

What emerges are new ways of understanding the critical role lawyers play in society – and their professional responsibilities. This new edition considers the litigation surrounding Donald Trump and the role played by his lawyers. It includes a new chapter on SLAPPs and the way the law is used to advance clients’ interests.

This book presents a unique and fascinating account of what happens when lawyers’ duties to clients conflict with their duties to the legal system, and looks in detail at the ethical codes and laws that regulate their conduct.

By: Christopher Whelan (University of Oxford UK)
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781509977598
ISBN 10: 1509977597
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 12 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: Hired Guns or Heroes: The Ethical Conundrum 1. Lawyers Ethics: Oxymoron or Heart of the Matter? 2. Bodyguards of Lies 3. Virtuous Lying 4. The Ethical Conundrum Part II: Tricks of the Trade 5. Squelching Truth 6. The Lecture 7. Turning a Blind Eye 8. Contracts of Silence 9. Private Law-Making 10. Creative Compliance 11. Lawfare: Gaming the System 12. The Sword of Truth and the Dagger of Deceit 13. The Smoking Gun 14. A Sporting Chance? Criminal Trial Tactics 15. Effective Advocacy 16. Courting the Court of Public Opinion Part III: The Final Verdict 17. The Ethical Compass

Christopher Whelan is Barrister at 3PB, UK, Visiting Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia, USA, a Member of Wolfson College, Oxford, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, UK.

Reviews for Lawyers on Trial: Hired Guns or Heroes?

An indispensable and all-too-timely book * Professor Richard Abel, University of California, USA * Whelan has written a book that anyone interested in the law should queue to buy * James Morton, The Times * Whelan has written a book that is both engaging and important... makes familiar problems seem fresh and stimulating * Graham Ferris, The Law Teacher * Terrific, really thoughtful, an entire compendium of dilemmas * David Atkins, Yale Law School, USA *