[Vision2020] Lawyer's duty

[Tom Hansen]

Arnold stated:

"Other lawyers are not the best judges of their own morality. Shouldn't 
experts in morality be the ones to decide . . . "

Yes.  State bar associations are made up of attorneys.

State bar associations "police" the actions of membership attorneys within 
their respective states.  An attorney must be a member of the state bar 
association to practice law in that state.

>From the Idaho State Bar at:

http://www2.state.id.us/isb/gen/isb_info.htm

"Mission Statement

The mission of the Idaho State Bar is to administer granting the privilege 
to practice law in Idaho; to control and regulate the legal profession; to 
protect the public from the unauthorized practice of law and from 
unprofessional conduct by members of the bar; to promote high standards of 
professional conduct; and to aid in the advancement of the administration 
of justice.

Goals 

Promote high standards of professional conduct by members of the bar. 

Furnish programs and services which improve opportunities for professional 
growth and enhance the competency of members of the bar. 

Promote the public’s access to legal services. 

Enhance public understanding of and respect for the law and the legal 
system. 

Aid in the advancement of the administration of justice. 

Maintain effective state bar governance and management."

A copy of the Idah State Bar Annual Report for 2007/2008 is available at:

http://tinyurl.com/4c9k7l

If you feel that an attorney within the state of Idaho is acting 
unethically/illegally, you can report him/her to the Idaho State Bar at:

http://www2.state.id.us/isb/bc/complaint.htm
 
No, Arnold, The Idaho State Bar is not a gang of local cronies out to rip 
off the people of Idaho.  The ISB is extremely regulated and monitored.

Now, what's this about "experts in morality"?

Is there a school where one can be trained/educated to become an expert in 
morality?

I imagine that certification (and licensing) is required so that one cen 
become a CME (Certified Morality Expert).

Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom "Morality Novice" Hansen
Moscow, Idaho
 
"We're a town of about 23,000 with 10,000 college students. The college 
students are not very active in local elections (thank goodness!)."

- Dale Courtney (March 28, 2007)


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