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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






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






5. 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






6. A lawyer who is unpaid may file a lien pursuant to WA law. If no recovery in the case - no satisfaction of the lien.






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






8. 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.






9. 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






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






11. 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.






12. A lawyer cannot commit a discriminatory act prohibited by law where the act is committed in connection with the lawyer's professional activities. If the discrimination is prohibited anywhere in WA - lawyer has a duty to not discriminate.






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






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






15. 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..






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






17. 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).






18. 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.






19. To be admitted to practice in WA - you must: be a graduate of an ABA approved law school - complete the WSBA clerkship program - or through reciprocity AND be of good moral character.






20. A lawyer may share information relating to the representation with: employees and firm members - disclosure is necessary for administrative purposes; and for evaluation for use by third persons.






21. Judge must avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety - no ex parte contact - no taking gifts - limited public comment about pending cases - no court experts except with notice to the parties - no use of confidential information obtained as






22. 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.






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






25. 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






26. 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.






27. A lawyer shall not accept payment from a third party unless: 1) client gives informed consent - 2) lawyer's independent judgment is not compromised - and 3) information relating to the representation is protected.






28. 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






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






30. A lawyer must have a trust account if in private practice and cannot commingle client funds with their own. A trust account must be accurate and up to date. A lawyer may with withdraw client funds that have been paid in advance for fees and costs as






31. A lawyer shall reveal information relating to the representation to prevent certain deal or substantial bodily harm.






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. 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.






43. 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.






44. 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.






45. A flat fee is a charge by the lawyer which constitutes complete payment for specified legal services. Flat fee agreements must be in writing and include: scope of services to be provided; total amount of fee and terms of payment; fee is the lawyer's






46. 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






47. 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






48. 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.






49. A lawyer shall not prospectively limit her malpractice liability unless the client is independently represented in making the agreement.






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







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