For a lawyer to do less than his utmost is, I strongly…
“For a lawyer to do less than his utmost is, I strongly feel, a betrayal of his client. Though in criminal trials one tends to focus on the defense attorney and his client the accused, the prosecutor is also a lawyer, and he too has a client: the People. And the People are equally entitled to their day in court, to a fair and impartial trial, and to justice.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lawyer must give their utmost to each client, including the state, to ensure fairness and justice for all parties.
In simple terms: Lawyers must work fully for every client.
Key Takeaway
Commit to full effort for all clients.
Themes
ethics
justice
professionalism
duty
Mood
serious
determined
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- criminal defense
- prosecution
- public defender work
- courtroom representation
Key Concepts
advocacy
fairness
legal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize when resources are limited?
- What safeguards protect client rights?
A Different Perspective
Balancing high workloads may limit ability to give utmost effort to every case.