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| Lawyers Duties to the Courts | As professionals and advocates, conference helps the Court in the administration of justice at the appellate level. Through short and oral submissions, counsel provides a fair and accurate understanding of the facts and law appropriate to their case.
Counsel also serves the Court by respecting and maintaining the self-respect and truth of the appellate process.
1. An appellate remedy should not be followed unless counsel believes in good faith that error has been committed, that there is a reasonable basis for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law, or that an appeal is otherwise warranted.
2. An appellate remedy should not be pursued mainly for purposes of protraction or annoyance.
3. Counsel should not misrepresent, mischaracterize, misquote, or miscode the factual record or legal authorities.
4. Counsel will advise the Court of controlling legal authorities, including those unpleasant to their position, and should not name authority that has been reversed, overruled, or restricted without informing the court of those limitations.
5. Counsel will present the Court with a thoughtful, organized, and clearly written brief.
6. Counsel will not propose reply briefs on issues previously briefed in order to obtain the last word.
7. Counsel will behavior themselves before the Court in a professional manner, respecting the decorum and integrity of the judicial process.
8. Counsel will be civil and respectful in all communications with the judges and staff.
9. Counsel will be prepared and punctual for all Court appearances, and will be prepared to assist the Court in understanding the record, controlling authority, and the effect of the court's decision.
10. Counsel will not permit a client's or their own ill feelings toward the opposing party, opposing counsel, trial judges or members of the appellate court to influence their conduct or demeanor in dealings with the judges, staff, other counsel, and parties.
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