Citation

Fitch WL, Petrella RC, Wallace J. Behav. Sci. Law 1987; 5(2): 105-117.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/bsl.2370050205

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The ethical norms of attorneys in mental health law practice are guided by regulatory codes, professional standards, constitutional, evidentiary, and procedural laws, and personal moral values. This article addresses the contours of ethical practice for attorneys in their relationship with mental health experts. In particular, it examines the attorney's responsibility to zealously represent their clients and the ethical limits on such advocacy.

Language: en