Disbarment The Lawyers Duty To The Public Trust And To His Client Is Absolute Is That Too Much To Ask
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The severe consequence of disbarment highlights the paramount importance of a lawyer's professional responsibility. Every attorney is bound by an absolute duty to uphold the public trust and diligently serve their client's best interests, a commitment central to legal ethics. This discussion critically examines whether such an unwavering standard is a reasonable expectation for those within the legal profession.