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== A range of options== | == A range of options== | ||
In helping clients deal with consumer and debt problems, here are some ways to categorize the client’s options. | |||
=== 1. Do nothing === | === 1. Do nothing === | ||
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=== Ethical principles=== | === Ethical principles=== | ||
Nonetheless, advocates (and, of course, lawyers) should consider themselves bound by the '''ethical rules of conduct''' set by the Law Society of BC. These rules of conduct are explained in the | Nonetheless, advocates (and, of course, lawyers) should consider themselves bound by the '''ethical rules of conduct''' set by the Law Society of BC. These rules of conduct are explained in the ''[https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/code-of-professional-conduct-for-british-columbia/ Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia]''. | ||
Chapter 2 of the Code contains historic principles of lawyers’ ethics called the “Canons of Legal Ethics”. These are general principles, but they set an important tone for an advocate’s professional duties. Duties are owed to the state, the courts and tribunals, the client, other advocates, and oneself. In virtually any ethical situation, the canons provide relevant guidance for personal conduct. | Chapter 2 of the Code contains historic principles of lawyers’ ethics called the “Canons of Legal Ethics”. These are general principles, but they set an important tone for an advocate’s professional duties. Duties are owed to the state, the courts and tribunals, the client, other advocates, and oneself. In virtually any ethical situation, the canons provide relevant guidance for personal conduct. | ||
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=== Professional conduct rules=== | === Professional conduct rules=== | ||
The following is a list of some of the more important rules that should be followed by everyone in the conduct of client files (all chapter references are to the | The following is a list of some of the more important rules that should be followed by everyone in the conduct of client files (all chapter references are to the [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/code-of-professional-conduct-for-british-columbia/ ''Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia'']). | ||
==== Appearances before tribunals ==== | ==== Appearances before tribunals ==== | ||
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It is particularly important for advocates, when faced with an ethical issue, to contact a lawyer for advice if there is any doubt about how the matter should be handled. | It is particularly important for advocates, when faced with an ethical issue, to contact a lawyer for advice if there is any doubt about how the matter should be handled. | ||
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