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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. A lawyer may not make a statement about specialization - except patent - trademark - and proctor in admiralty. You may say your practice is limited to or has an emphasis in a certain type of law.






2. WSBA does spot audits on trust accounts and a lawyer can be disciplined for improper accounting even if no funds are missing. The lawyer must make provision with the financial institution to have any overdraft notices sent to the WSBA






3. Lawyer may not form partnership with nonlawyers if any part of the business constitutes the practice of law (giving legal advice - drafting legal documents - representing a person in court or other formal proceeding - negotiating legal rights of a pe






4. Generally - if one lawyer in a firm is disqualified - then the entire firm is disqualified for purposes of current clients and former clients.






5. Clients make all decisions affects the substance of the case - including settlement. Lawyers are entitled to make tactical decisions.






6. A lawyer must withdraw from representation if a conflict arises - unless the lawyer gets informed consent.






7. Prior to conclusion of representation - a lawyer shall not make or negotiate an agreement giving the lawyer literary or media rights on information relating to the representation.






8. Firm name may be a trade name but cannot be misleading. Names of deceased or retired partners is allowed. Letterhead must designate in what jurisdiction the lawyers are admitted.






9. Being a zealous advocate does not include bringing frivolous claims and claims brought solely to harass or injure.






10. A lawyer has a duty of confidentiality and loyalty.

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11. Is given after the lawyer communicates adequate information and explains the material risks of an reasonably available alternatives to the proposed course of conduct.






12. A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation to prevent the client from committing a crime.






13. A lawyer cannot knowingly make or fail to correct a false statement of law or fact to the tribunal. A lawyer must reveal controlling authority - directly adverse to the position taken. A lawyer has no duty to disclose facts adverse to the other party






14. Direct mailing is allowed - even targeted mailings.






15. Lawyers have a duty to expedite litigation - act in a timely manner - and not neglect cases. A lawyer should manage her caseload so there is enough time to effectively represent all her clients.






16. If a dispute arises - lawyer shall take reasonable and prompt action to resolve the dispute.






17. A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation to prevent - mitigate - or rectify substantial injury to the financial or property interests of another that is reasonably certain to result or has resulted where the client has used the






18. A firm account is for funds belonging to the lawyer or law firm - and an interest-bearing trust account is for funds belonging to the client. There must be no commingling of funds.






19. A lawyer shall not represent a client in a matter directly adverse to a client represented by a related lawyer - unless client gives informed written consent and the representation is not a concurrent conflict.






20. Lawyer must withdraw when: lawyer is discharged; continued representation will result in a violation of the RPCs; or the lawyer's physical or mental condition unreasonable impairs te lawyer's ability to represent the client.






21. A signed writing by a person giving informed consent or a writing the lawyer promptly transmits to the person confirming an oral informed consent.






22. A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation to establish a claim or defense if involved in litigation or a dispute with the client..






23. A lawyer must be fair to opposing counsel and cannot obstruct evidence - falsify evidence - file frivolous discovery requests - refer to inadmissible matters - make statement of opinion - or engage in ex parte contact.






24. A lawyer shall not aid a nonlawyer in the unauthorized practice of law - this includes disbarred lawyers.






25. Lawyer who represents two or more clients shall not participate in making an aggregate settlement of the claims unless each client gives informed written consent. Client must know how much each client is getting.






26. A lawyer is encouraged to accept pro bono cases - 30 hours per year is recommended by the WSBA.






27. A lawyer serving as a public official is subject to the conflict of interest rules for current and former clients.






28. A lawyer shall not acquire a proprietary interest in a matter in which the lawyer is involved - but may: 1) acquire a lien to secure the lawyer's fee or expenses - 2) contract with a client for reasonable contingent fee in a civil case.






29. A lawyer who knows that another lawyer has committed a violation of the RPCs - should inform the WSBA. A lawyer who knows that a judge has committed a violation of the CJC that raises a substantial question as to the judge's fitness should inform the






30. A lawyer not admitted in WA shall not establish an office or another permanent presence in WA. Lawyers who are admitted in another jurisdiction performing some legal services in WA may practice in WA if: temporary and in association with an admitted






31. In an emergency - a lawyer may give advice or assistance as long it is limited to what is reasonable necessary under the circumstances.






32. A judge must disqualify herself when the judge's impartiality can be reasonably questioned on the basis of: personal bias - knowledge of disputed facts - personal or household financial interest - serving as lawyer or witness in the matter - the judg






33. A lawyer must not take a matter the lawyer is not competent to handle unless the lawyer can become competent without unreasonable expense or delay to the client.






34. A lawyer who has formerly represented a client shall not represent another person in the same or substantially the same matter that is adverse to the former client unless given informed consent.






35. Lawyer may represent a client if: (1) he reasonably believes he will be able to provide competent and diligent representation; (2) it is not prohibited by law; (3) he is not representing clients in the same litigation; and (4) each affected client gi






36. Retainers is a fee that is paid to a lawyer to be available during a specified period of time or matter - in addition to any compensation for legal services performed. Retainers agreements must be in writing and are the lawyer's property and do not g






37. A lawyers must always abide by the RPCs. If a lawyer is asked to do something by a supervisor - the lawyer does not violate the RPCs if the lawyer acts in accordance with the supervisor's reasonable resolution of an arguable question of professional






38. A conflict is not consentable if it involves asserting a claim by one client against another in the same litigation or if it is prohibited by law.






39. In person solicitation is generally prohibited unless there is a pre-existing relationship.






40. Fee splitting with a nonlawyer is NOT allowed. Lawyer may split fees with a lawyer outside the firm if the fee is split in proportion to the work done or each lawyer assumes joint responsibility. Client must give informed consent (amount received by






41. A lawyer must be candid with the tribunal and not offer evidence that he knows is false. If lawyer learns evidence is false - he shall reveal that to the tribunal unless prohibited by the RPCs. If prohibited - the lawyer shall take reasonable steps t






42. Even when no lawyer-client relationship ensues - a lawyer shall not use or reveal information learned during the consultation.






43. A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation to comply with a court order.






44. Lawyer cannot represent anyone in a matter in which the judge participated personally and substantially as a judge unless parties give informed written consent. A firm may represent if lawyer is screened and notice is given. If a lawyer is a partisan






45. A criminal prosecutor has a duty to seek justice and not prosecute unless there is probable cause that the person is guilty of the crime. A prosecutor must advise a defendant of the right to counsel - disclose information that tends to mitigate a fin






46. A lawyer admitted in another jurisdiction may provide legal advice to the lawyer's employer.






47. The lawyer must maintain as reasonable possible a normal attorney client relationship. If the lawyer believes the client cannot act in his own interest - the lawyer may seek to have a guardian appointed.






48. A lawyer shall not advance money to the client - except for litigation costs which cannot be contingent.






49. A lawyer shall not solicit a substantial gift from a client or prepare an instrument giving the lawyer one unless lawyer is related to the donor. WA disfavors a lawyer drafting an instrument where he is named trustee or personal representative when t






50. A lawyer may never use confidential information to the client's disadvantage.