Lawyers Should Not Weaponize The Concept Of Professional Courtesy - Above the Law

Lawyers Should Not Weaponize The Concept Of Professional Courtesy - Above the Law

Professional courtesy is an incredibly important concept within the legal profession. Judicial resources are often stretched thin, so it is important for adversaries to work together on certain matters and make it easier for matters to be handled. This often includes tactics like agreeing to adjournments, emailing courtesy copies of documents, and other favors that do not impact the substance of a matter. Most lawyers want to be courteous since …