In Re Paoli’s Empirical Analysis

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2 district ·

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The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 2 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “It would be improper for a lawyer to assume professional representation when he is conscious that he cannot render suitable, competent service and that he cannot prepare himself properly without it entailing unreasonable expenses or delay to his client, or to the administration of justice. It is the duty of the lawyer to defend the interests of the client diligently, exerting in each case his utmost learning and ability, and acting in the manner which the judicial profession in general deems adequate and responsible. Canon 19 reads in pertinent part: The lawyer should always keep his client informed about every important issue which arises in the development of the case which has been entrusted to him. Whenever the controversy will admit a reasonable settlement or adjustment, he should advise the client to avoid or to end the litigation, and it is the duty oí the lawyer to notify his client of any offer of adjustment made by the other party. Canon 35 reads in pertinent part: The conduct of any member of the legal profession before the courts toward his clients and in his relations with his colleagues should be candid and fair. It is not candid or fair to use means which are inconsistent with the truth....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. In Re Flores-Ayffan