Explain Atticus Finch's reputation as a father, brother, lawyer, and as a neighbor in To Kill a Mockingbird.

Atticus is considered exemplary in nearly every respect.
He is obviously the finest lawyer in the town, a fact that Judge Taylor already
recognized when he handpicked him to represent Tom Robinson. As a neighbor, he is liked
and, more importantly, respected by nearly everyone in the town. Additionally, he runs
unopposed each term for his seat in the Alabama legislature. As a brother, he helped put
his younger sibling, Jack, through medical school; it is Jack who comes each year at
Christmas to visit Atticus and the children, and it is Atticus who Jack seeks out for
advice. Although some people do not consider Atticus the perfect father (particularly
sister Alexandra), it is obvious that he cares for his children and teaches them by
setting the perfect example for them. He allows them more freedom than the average
parents, but Jem and Scout rarely forget the advice given to them before making an
important decision.