The  Deontology

In the exercise of his activities, the lawyer is required to respect very strict ethical rules. This ethical obligation differentiates the lawyer, who is an auxiliary of justice, from other service providers in the field of law, not subject to such an obligation.  

Before taking office, the lawyer takes an oath in the following terms:

"I swear, as a lawyer, to exercise my functions with dignity, conscience, independence, probity and humanity".

This oath, which is a commitment made in public whose non-compliance exposes its author to sanctions, will constitute the basis of the activities of the lawyer throughout his career.  .

In France, besides the priest, the lawyer is the only institution bound by obligations of strict confidentiality which is commonly called “professional secrecy”.

No information, whatever it is, that the client communicates to his lawyer will be disclosed to third parties because the lawyer is under no obligation to disclose the information in his possession. Thus, all correspondence, and the lawyer's file in general, are protected by professional secrecy.  

This ethical obligation, which constitutes the very foundation of the confidence that the lawyer inspires in the eyes of the public, allows him to ensure the defense of the interests of his clients in complete independence.

The principles of confidentiality, independence, honor, disinterestedness, delicacy, courtesy and loyalty constitute the very essence of the legal profession. He also demonstrates, with regard to his clients, his competence, diligence, dedication and prudence.

The legal profession is constantly evolving and strives not to lose sight of societal developments, linked in particular to new technologies, in order to be in line with society's expectations.