Where to Draw the Line

As attorneys, we have an ethical obligation to zealously represent our clients. However, a fine line exists between acting as a zealous advocate and engaging in “Over-the-Line” litigation. In this program, attorney Robert N. Agre helps attorneys identify where “the line” is and what to do when one’s adversary is litigating from the other side of it. He provides effective strategies to combat overly aggressive litigators and explores the ethical limitations on "how far" an attorney can go in terms of providing her or his client with zealous representation.

Learning Objectives:

I.      Identify who is an “Over-the-Line” litigator

II.     Learn how to handle such litigators

III.    Recognize ethical implications for “Over-the-Line” conduct

IV.    Navigate candor to the tribunal v. zealous representation

This course originally appeared as a part of our February 2016 Bridge the Gap Event.