Always Be Truthful With The Court -- Even When It's Personally Embarrassing

This is what candor looks like.

onMay 18, 2018 at 10:45 AM

Model Rule 3.3 is titled “Candor Toward The Tribunal.” It’s important to be open and honest with the court — the sanctity of the adversarial system flows from that foundation of trust.

That rule is put to the test in this snippet of dialogue between the court and an attorney.

Judge: “counselor, are you alright? Your breathing has me concerned. Can I call you a paramedic?”

Me: “oh no your honor. Thank you. I just haven’t worn this suit in months and it’s like mega tight on my gut”

— Privilege (@privilegelog) May 17, 2018

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