Conclusion

• Author: John Hollander
• Pages: 113-114

conclusion

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chapter seven

Conclusion

tHE MajOr tHEME of this book is a variety of the golden

rule: think of others as you prepare to act and as you

act, then treat them with respect and accommodate their

needs, as much as is practical.

is sounds simple. It is not. We are caught up in our

own busy world and we get frustrated by obstacles that

arise often throughout the day. ese obstacles may have

nothing to do with the case you now face, and they may

have been caused unintentionally by your client, your

witness, your opposing counsel, or the trial judge. ey

cannot always accommodate you and your needs, either.

e standard to which you should aspire is that of

professional behaviour. When in doubt, ask yourself

these questions:

• Who is my audience?

• How does my audience perceive me?

• What would a genuine professional do in these cir-

cumstances?

If you prepare thoroughly, if you do your best to con-

sider and accommodate the needs of others, if you keep a