The article emphasizes the importance of professional courtesy within the legal profession while cautioning against its misuse. While collaboration can ease judicial burdens, it should not lead to the waiver of substantive rights. The author recounts an experience where a motion to dismiss was challenged by an adversary as a request for professional courtesy. The author maintained that substantive issues should prevail over courtesy, leading to a court dismissal based on their position. Collaborative efforts must respect legal integrity, balancing courtesy with the duty to uphold clients' rights.
Professional courtesy should not pressure lawyers to waive substantive rights; it’s crucial to maintain integrity in legal matters while also collaborating in existing procedures.
Judicial resources are stretched, highlighting the need for adversaries to cooperate on procedural matters while remaining firm on substantive legal rights.
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