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Professional Responsibility Bar

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1. 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






2. 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






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






4. A lawyer may associate with a competent lawyer if the client gives informed consent the total fee is reasonable.






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






6. 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






7. Client property that is received must be identified - a receipt given to the client - placed in a secure place - and returned to the client when requested. Client files must be turned over - except work product.






8. 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






9. You can be admitted through reciprocity on the same basis that the other jurisdiction to which the lawyer is admitted accepts attorneys.






10. 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.






11. If lawyer receives disqualifying information - lawyer can proceed with representation of prospective client if prospective client gives informed written consent.






12. Time and labor required; novelty and difficulty of the questions and issues involved; skill required to perform the legal service; likelihood that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment; fee customarily charged; am






13. A lawyer shall not represent a client in a matter in which the lawyer participated personally and substantially while in government unless agency gives informed consent (other members of firm may represent if screened and government given notice).






14. A lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of material fact or law to a third person.






15. The duty of nondisclosure covers the period prior to and subsequent to the creation of the lawyer-client relationship. After representation - a lawyer shall not use confidential information to the detriment of a former client or for the lawyer's own






16. Must be in writing and are not allowed in criminal or dissolution cases. Fee agreement must specify if the fee is calculated on the gross or net recovery.






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






18. A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation to inform a tribunal about any client's breach of fiduciary responsibility when the client is serving as a court appointed fiduciary.






19. A lawyer shall not reveal information relating to the representation unless the client gives informed consent - the disclosure is impliedly authorized to carry out the representation - or as permitted by the RPCs.






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






21. 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..






22. A lawyer currently serving as a public officer shall not negotiate for private employment in a matter in which the lawyer is participating personally and substantially. A law clerk may negotiate after the judge is given notice.






23. A judge may promote causes to improve the administration of justice - except if it could be construed as an abuse of office.






24. Judge has a duty of fair campaigning. Judge cannot make pledges or promises about how a judge will rule in a case. Judges cannot participate in partisan events except for judicial campaigns. Judges cannot personally solicit campaign donations except






25. A lawyer shall not act as an advocate at trial in which the lawyer is likely to be a necessary witness. Another lawyer in the firm may represent the client if it is not a conflict with a current or former client.






26. Business transactions with clients are prohibited unless: (1) the terms are fair and reasonable - (2)fully disclosed in writing in terms the client can understand - (3) client must have been advised in writing to seek independent counsel and given re






27. Direct mailing is allowed - even targeted mailings.






28. 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.






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

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30. Lawyer shall not have sex with a current client unless a consensual sexual relationship existed prior to the attorney-client relationship. Other members of the firm may represent the client.






31. The lawyer has the duty to keep the client informed so the client can make informed decisions about the case.






32. 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






33. No other lawyer in the firm shall knowingly represent a person in a matter in which the lawyer is disqualified relating to former clients - unless: lawyer is screened and gets no part of fee - former client gets notice of conflict - firm demonstrates






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






35. 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






36. A lawyer has a duty to store personal property of a client in a safe place and provide a receipt for it.






37. 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.






38. A lawyer has implied authority to disclose confidential information to carry out the representation - unless the client has given instructions to the contrary.






39. 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.






40. 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






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






42. 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






43. Judges should report actual knowledge of lawyer or judge misconduct






44. Lawyer may withdraw when: there is no material adverse affect on the client's interests; client persists in criminal or fraudulent conduct involving the lawyer's services; lawyer's services were used to perpetrate a crime or fraud; lawyer considers t






45. If the lawyer knows an employee is engaged in action that violates a legal duty to the organization or violates the law and may substantially injure the organization - the lawyer shall proceed in the best interests of the organization and may refer t






46. 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.






47. A lawyer shall not charge or collect unreasonable fees or expenses.






48. Knowledge of physical evidence is protected by duty of confidentiality - physical possession of evidence must be preserved in the condition it was received in and turn it over while protecting the client's identity and other confidential information.






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