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The Case Against Incivility: Restoring Respect in Law

The Case Against Incivility: Restoring Respect in Law

Update: 2025-02-282
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Civility within the legal profession can be defined as the courteous and respectful behavior exhibited by legal professionals throughout their practice. Personal attacks, not agreeing to reasonable requests, writing inflammatory emails, briefs, or motions, are just a few examples of incivility within the profession. These actions have prompted calls for a return to civility. Where some states have adopted codes of civility, a fight for mandatory civility continues. 

In this episode, Craig is joined by David A. Grenardo, a professor of law and associate director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at St. Thomas School of Law. Craig & David spotlight civility in the legal profession, and take a look at mandatory civility and teaching the importance of civility to our law students and to those within the legal profession.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Civility Rules: Debunking the Major Myths Surrounding Mandatory Civility for Lawyers and Five Mandatory Civility Rules That Will Work

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The Case Against Incivility: Restoring Respect in Law

The Case Against Incivility: Restoring Respect in Law

Attorney J. Craig Williams and Legal Talk Network