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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. 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






2. A lawyer must not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest. A concurrent conflict of interest exists if there is a significant risk that the representation will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsi






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






6. When a lawyer leaves a firm - the firm is not prohibited from representing a client with interests materially adverse to those of a client represented by a former lawyer unless (1) it is a same or substantially related matter - or 2) any remaining la

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






8. 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






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






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






11. 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.






12. A lawyer shall not make a false or misleading statement about the lawyer or his services so as to lead a reasonable person to form an unjustified expectation.






13. 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.






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






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

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16. 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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






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. 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






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






28. Direct mailing is allowed - even targeted mailings.






29. 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






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






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






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






33. The purchase of a law practice is allowed if: entire practice is sold - seller gives clients notice that includes a statement that the client has the right to obtain other counsel and transfer will be presumed if client does not object within 90 days






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






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






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






38. 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






39. 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.






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






41. 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






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






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. 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.






45. 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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. 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






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