Highsmith Law Firm strives to adhere to the LAWYER’S PROFESSIONALISM CREED, published by the North Carolina Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism.

LAWYER’S PROFESSIONALISM CREED

To my clients, I offer competence, faithfulness, diligence, and good judgment. I will represent you as I would want to be represented and to be worthy of your trust.

To the opposing parties and their counsel, I offer fairness, integrity, and civility. I will seek reconciliation and, if we fail to achieve it, I will make our dispute a dignified one.

To the courts, and other tribunals, and to those who assist them, I offer respect, truthfulness, and courtesy. I will strive to bring honor to the search for justice.

To the profession, I offer assistance. I will strive to keep our profession a high calling in the spirit of pro bono and public service.

To the public, I offer service. I will strive to improve the law and our legal system, serving all equally, and to seek justice through the representation of my clients.