University of Virginia School of Law Nathan Veldhuis discusses the Mental Health Law Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law. Mental Health Law Clinic Nathan Veldhuis interview 07/22/2019
University of Virginia School of Law Nathan Veldhuis discusses the Mental Health Law Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law.
Mental health affects all areas of the practice of law. Lawyers and clients age, develop cognitive impairments, suffer traumatic brain injuries, and have mental health crises. Issues arise from these circumstances that practitioners may be called upon to handle. What follows is intended to be a reminder to Virginia lawyers of their ethical responsibilities to all clients, including those who may have diminished capacity to handle their own affairs or those who may have family members in that Mental Health and the Practice of Law – Ethical Considerations by Nathan J.D. Veldhuis 07/19/2019
Mental health affects all areas of the practice of law. Lawyers and clients age, develop cognitive impairments, suffer traumatic brain injuries, and have mental health crises. Issues arise from these circumstances that practitioners may be called upon to handle. What follows is intended to be a reminder to Virginia lawyers of their ethical responsibilities to all clients, including those who may have diminished capacity to handle their own affairs or those who may have family members in that