Because Quote by James E. Rogers
“I come from a profession which has suffered greatly because of the lack of civility. Lawyers treat each other poorly and it has come home to haunt them. The public will not tolerate a lack of civility.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Legal Ethics Conference, 2015
The legal field suffers when lawyers are uncivil; this erodes trust and invites public backlash.
In simple terms: Uncivil behavior harms lawyers and public trust.
Key Takeaway
Promote civility in legal practice.
Themes
professionalism
trust
public perception
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- courtroom interactions
- law firm meetings
- client consultations
- public hearings
Key Concepts
ethics
communication
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can law schools embed civility training?
- What incentives encourage respectful behavior?
A Different Perspective
Civility alone cannot fix systemic issues like bias or workload.
