Lawyers' ethics are principles and values which, along with conduct rules and common law, regulate a lawyer's behaviour. This website aims to equip lawyers with the information and the tools they need to act ethically at all times, while also providing the community with an insight into legal ethics.
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What we doCall us to schedule an appointment either at Law Society House or at your office (within the Brisbane CBD).
Practitioners who witness documents for lodgement in the Titles Registry should read on.
Practitioners are often asked to prepare mirror wills for couples who may later go their separate ways. Some issues to consider on whether they can act for one of the parties after they have separated.
All ethics news
All Non-Binding Ethics Rulings
Costs – whether the Chorley exception applies to barristers – whether the applicant, a barrister litigant, was self-represented – whether Chorley exception applies to the applicant
Conflict of interest between solicitor and client – professional independence – exploitation of client – lending money to client.
All Case Updates
All guidance statements
