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The purpose of this book is to prepare attorneys and law students for the everyday decisions that must be made in the practice of law in a firm, small group practice or solo setting. Readers will be introduced to and reminded of situations that practicing attorneys face that require a working knowledge of professional conduct principles for successful resolution. This book alerts readers to the mistakes that most frequently result in formal professional discipline and to the areas of practice that most often create malpractice exposure. The work discusses attorney's self-regulation, how to participate in it and how to protect themselves from discipline. The unique position attorneys hold in the system of justice in the United States justify ethics enforcement.

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Tom Rouse is a past President of both the Kentucky Bar Association and the Northern KY Bar Assn. He has been practicing law for 40 years, licensed in KY and OH. He holds an AV - Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards. He was recognized as the Northern KY Bar Association's Distinguished Attorney in 2004 and was given the Richard D. Lawrence Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.Tom gives continuing education presentations on attorney ethics annually.He became an initial member of the KBA Ethics Hotline when it was created and served in that role for 15 years, leaving the post upon election to the KBA's Board of Governors. The BOG serves the KY Supreme Court in its obligation to 'keep a proper discipline' among members of the KY Bar. Tom gave 10 years of service on this Board, being actively involved in all aspects of lawyer discipline and amendment to and enforcement of KY's Supreme Court Rules. He is an adjunct Professor of Law at the Salmon P. Chase College of Law of Northern KY University.

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