What the members think; expectations and priorities solicited through an in-depth survey of the ABA membership

Article Abstract:

A telephone survey of 806 randomly selected ABA members was conducted to determine members' attitudes towards the association, their fellow lawyers and the American system of justice. The survey showed the largest proportion of members to be between ages 30 and 39, one-fourth women, one-fourth not in private practice, and most in small or mid-sized firms or solo practice. Most gave broad priorities such as the promotion of social justice and outreach to non-lawyers for the ABA. Most had mixed feelings about their fellow lawyers but positive feelings about the ABA.

Planning, Attorneys, Lawyers, Surveys, Bar associations, A.B.A.

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A tightrope victory; nine more notable wins

Article Abstract:

Ten notable verdicts for the defense the courts handed down during 2002 are discussed. A defense win in a wrongful death suit is discussed in detail. A psychiatric clinic was absolved of blame in not predicting the murderous fantasies of a former teenage patient In the other verdicts recognized, classification is by subject area of case with plaintiff and defense attorneys listed.

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Trial Procedures, Evaluation, Trial practice, Verdicts, Rankings

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