Ethics & Professional Responsibility
At Koskie | Law, we believe the practice of law is not just a business—it’s a calling grounded in responsibility, integrity, and public trust.
In an era of increasing scrutiny, lawyers are held to high expectations. Rightfully so. Clients—and the public—deserve lawyers who are honest, principled, and committed to justice, even when the work is difficult or the answers are unclear.
We recognize that the practice of law often takes place in morally complex terrain. Lawyers are sometimes called to advocate for positions they may not personally support, or defend clients in unpopular circumstances. But it is precisely this challenge that calls for clarity of purpose and strength of conscience.
Our Perspective
We hold ourselves to more than just the minimum standards found in codes of conduct. While rules matter, true professionalism is rooted in an ethos—a shared culture of ethical awareness, judgment, and restraint. That means:
• Putting the interests of justice above personal gain
• Being honest and fair in all dealings—with clients, courts, and colleagues
• Respecting the independence of the profession and the dignity of those we serve
• Balancing advocacy with the responsibility to do what is honourable
We see ourselves not only as advocates, but as guardians of the legal system’s integrity. As Lord Denning famously put it, the lawyer is not merely a mouthpiece for the client, but a servant of truth and justice.
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Our Commitment
We stay informed. We engage in continuous learning. And we constantly reflect on how our decisions, advice, and actions affect the people and systems around us.
Ethics are not abstract to us. They’re practical. Lived. Essential.
Our firm’s lawyers subscribe to these principles—not because we have to, but because we believe the legal profession must earn the public’s trust every single day.
We hold ourselves to more than just the minimum standards found in codes of conduct. While rules matter, true professionalism is rooted in an ethos—a shared culture of ethical awareness, judgment, and restraint. That means:
• Putting the interests of justice above personal gain
• Being honest and fair in all dealings—with clients, courts, and colleagues
• Respecting the independence of the profession and the dignity of those we serve
• Balancing advocacy with the responsibility to do what is honourable
We see ourselves not only as advocates, but as guardians of the legal system’s integrity. As Lord Denning famously put it, the lawyer is not merely a mouthpiece for the client, but a servant of truth and justice.
⸻
Our Commitment
We stay informed. We engage in continuous learning. And we constantly reflect on how our decisions, advice, and actions affect the people and systems around us.
Ethics are not abstract to us. They’re practical. Lived. Essential.
Our firm’s lawyers subscribe to these principles—not because we have to, but because we believe the legal profession must earn the public’s trust every single day.