A Message to all attorneys from Honorable Randy Catterton:
The Goal30
project is a much needed effort to restore the professionalism, integrity,
honesty and trust that I believe the majority of attorneys in Tarrant County
embrace. I encourage all attorneys in Tarrant County to sign the Goal30
Commitment and work to achieve those goals. This includes those attorneys "who practice that way anyway",
for we can never be too mindful.
When I began practicing law in the early 1970's, a lawyer's word was his or her bond. If an agreement was reached, you knew that an order sent would reflect that agreement. Discovery was almost always done informally and often with just a phone call. Motions to Compel were very rare and "sanctions" towards another attorney were not requested and were not necessary. We treated each other respectfully and professionally. Unfortunately, those "old days" are gone. Lack of professionalism, honesty, respect and trust in the family law community is common place. Not only have disputes over discovery, scheduling, alleged agreements and other disputes caused problems for the attorneys, they have caused disruption in the courts and created unnecessary problems and expense for the clients whom we are supposed to protect and represent with their best interests as our goal. taken the commitment.
Your effort to restore an atmosphere of integrity and trust in the family law community is truly commendable.
When I began practicing law in the early 1970's, a lawyer's word was his or her bond. If an agreement was reached, you knew that an order sent would reflect that agreement. Discovery was almost always done informally and often with just a phone call. Motions to Compel were very rare and "sanctions" towards another attorney were not requested and were not necessary. We treated each other respectfully and professionally. Unfortunately, those "old days" are gone. Lack of professionalism, honesty, respect and trust in the family law community is common place. Not only have disputes over discovery, scheduling, alleged agreements and other disputes caused problems for the attorneys, they have caused disruption in the courts and created unnecessary problems and expense for the clients whom we are supposed to protect and represent with their best interests as our goal. taken the commitment.
Your effort to restore an atmosphere of integrity and trust in the family law community is truly commendable.
You
may download the pledge at Goal30.com
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