Zealous Advocacy or Frivolous Argument

This course includes three short videos that explore the confines of zealous advocacy and a lawyer’s duty of candor to the court.

The videos follow a partner and an associate who are briefing and arguing the merits of a motion to dismiss at both the trial court and the appellate court. The supplemental materials provide questions for viewers to consider in light of the relevant Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.


  • Video 1: Preparing for the Trial Court Hearing
  • Video 2: The Hearing
  • Video 3: The Court’s Order and the Appeal

CLE Certificate


Supplemental Materials