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| Courts' Relationship with Counsel | Unprofessional can exist only to the extent it is permitted by the court. Because courts grant the right to practice law , they control the manner in which the practice is carried out. The right to practice requires counsel to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the role of the appellate courts in administering justice.
Likewise, no one more surely sets the quality and the pattern for the conduct of appellate lawyers than appellate judges. Judges must practice respect in order to promote professionalism in those appearing before them.
1. Unsuitable conduct will not be awarded, while excellent conduct will be appreciated.
2. The court will take special care not to reward deceases from the record.
3. The court will be polite, respectful, and civil to counsel.
4. The court will not dishonor the professionalism or honesty of counsel based upon the conduct or reputation of counsel's client or co-counsel.
5. The court will try to avoid the injustice that can result from delay after compliance of a case.
6. The court will stand for the same standards of professionalism that it expects of counsel in its treatment of the facts, the law, and the arguments.
7. Members of the court will demonstrate respect for other judges and courts.
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