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<center><font face=times size=4><u><b>The Creed of Professionalism
<p>of
<p>The Fairfax Bar Association</center></u></b></font>
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<p>I recognize that the practice of law is a profession and the essence of professionalism is personal integrity.  I owe a duty to my clients, the courts, the legal community and the public to conduct myself as a professional.  Professionalism extends beyond the code of professional responsibility.  The responsibilities of professionalism demand truthfulness and honesty in all dealings and demand that I treat others with respect and diginity.  I will conduct myself according to the following creed.</p>

<p>1.  I owe the duty of utmost faith and loyalty to my clients and I will perform that duty to the best of my ability, but I will not permit zealousness in the representation of my clients to interfere with my ability to provide objective, realistic and independent advice.</p>
<p>2.  I will pursue the lawful objectives of my client as expeditiously and economically as possible.  I will advise my client against pursuing litigation that is without merit.</p>
<p>3.  I will advise my client not to pursue tactics which are intended to delay resolution of a dispute or to unduly burden the financial resources of the opposing party.</p>
<p>4.  I will counsel my client that a willingness to initiate and engage in settlement discussions is consistent with zealous and effective representation.</p>
<p>5.  I will be candid with the court with respect to both facts and the law.</p>
<p>6.  I will be courteous and civil in all communications with opposing counsel recognizing that the disputes are those of the clients.  Moreover, I will advise my client that civility and courtesy are not signs of weakness.</p>
<p>7.  I will endeavor not to serve pleadings, motions or briefs on opposing counsel at a time or in a manner which will unfairly restrict an opportunity to respond.  I will also attempt to accommodate opposing counsel's schedule when scheduling depositions or other matters.</p>
<p>8.  I will agree to reasonable extensions of time when the legitimate interests of my client will not be affected.</p>
<p>9.  In arguments to the court, I will not attack the integrity or professionalism of opposing counsel unless the matter before the Court specifically addresses these issues.</p>
<p>10.  I recognize that discovery is an essential part of litigation, but I also recognize that discovery can be time consuming and costly for all parties.  Therefore, with respect to discovery:
<ul>
<li>a.  I will confer with opposing counsel and attempt to agree upon a plan for the orderly exchange of information and orderly discovery proceedings;
<li>b.  I will attempt to resolve discovery disputes with opposing counsel prior to filing any motion with the Court;
<li>c.  I will advise my client to comply with all reasonable discovery requests.
</ul></p>
<p>11.  I will not make changes to written documents under negotiation in a manner which is calculated to cause the opposing party or counsel to overlook the change.</p>
<p>12.  I will strongly urge an inrepresented party to seek counsel when engaged in litigation or transactions on behalf of my client(s) or for my own account.</p>
<p>13.  I will refrain from filing frivilous motions or pleadings and will withdraw claims or motions upon discovering that the claim or motion lacks merit.</p>
<p>14.  I will refrain from taking unfair advantage of clear and obvious mistakes made by opposing counsel in administering matters which are already clearly agreed upon.</p>
<p>15.  I will act to keep the legal system free from all forms of wrongful discrimination.</p>
<p>16.  I recognize that professionalism mandates a commitment to community service and to assuring that leagl services are made available to persons unable to afford legal representation.</p>

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