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Lawyers occupy a unique place in society. They are loved by some, distrusted or hated by others. More often than not, our perception of lawyers is shaped by the way the profession is portrayed in popular literature, on television, and in film. Many people think that lawyers only serve to help the wealthy, while others view them either as protectors of the innocent or as amoral defenders of the guilty. But do we really know the many roles that lawyers may play, the aims and goals of the profession, and whether lawyers meet those goals? Why Good Lawyers Matter endeavours to provide an accessible look at lawyers in modern society. With contributions by leading commentators, this informative, thought-provoking collection contends with the questions of what is a lawyer, and what role lawyers do--and should--play in society.

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From the beautifully written foreword by George Elliot Clarke, a Canadian poet and playwright, to the final essay addressing the fundamental ideals of the legal profession authored by leading Canadian jurist, Justice Stephen T. Goudge, it is clear that this is no ordinary book on legal ethics. One of the major strengths of Why Good Lawyers Matter lies in its success in bringing together a wide range of perspectives on the legal profession. The book features an impressive list of Canadian legal ethics scholars as well as a number of practicing lawyers, judges, and a journalist. --Amy Salyzyn, Jotwell Ultimately, the basic ideal of the law must be that every person or cause merits an advocate who must advance well-informed, well-crafted, truthful, and persuasive arguments in aid of the client. That's why good lawyers matter. --George Elliott Clarke, OC, ONS, PhD, LLD (Hon) E.J. Pratt Professor of Canadian Literature, University of Toronto (from the Foreword) Ultimately, the basic ideal of the law must be that every person or cause merits an advocate who must advance well-informed, well-crafted, truthful, and persuasive arguments in aid of the client. That's why good lawyers matter. --George Elliott Clarke, OC, ONS, PhD, LLD (Hon) E.J. Pratt Professor of Canadian Literature, University of Toronto (from the Foreword)

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David L. Blaikie, Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. He teaches Torts, Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has a cross appointment with the Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering where he lectures on tort law. The Honourable Thomas Cromwell was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada on December 22, 2008. He had previously been appointed to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal in 1997. Justice Cromwell is the author of numerous articles and has contributed to six books. He holds honorary doctorates in law from Dalhousie University, Queen's University, and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Darrel Pink is Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Pink was a partner in Patterson Kitz in Halifax where he practiced civil and criminal litigation and administrative law. Mr. Pink has lectured for many years at Dalhousie Law School in the professional responsibility course. He is also the President of the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CANLII).

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