Publication Date

1976

Journal

Law & Society Review

Abstract

The transcript examines the challenges and opportunities in improving legal services delivery to middle-class consumers, emphasizing the need for structural changes and enhanced client-lawyer interactions. It advocates for a shift from merely increasing the number of lawyers to empowering clients through better problem definition, shared decision-making, and measurable outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding legal needs, the role of intermediaries, and the potential of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Cost-effectiveness, the impact of third-party payments, and the integration of paralegals are also central themes.

Volume

11

Issue

2

First Page

319

Last Page

386

Publisher

Law and Society Association

Disciplines

Jurisdiction | Law | Medical Jurisprudence | Science and Technology Law

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