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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. A lawyer admitted in another jurisdiction may provide legal advice to the lawyer's employer.






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






3. 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.






4. 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






5. 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






6. 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






7. A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation to secure legal advice about ethical violations.






8. Lawyer must take reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice to the client and unearned fees must be returned.






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. 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.






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






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

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22. 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.






23. If the client is a corporation - the informed consent needs to come from the entity.






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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






29. If the conflict is not adverse but could become so - factors are the possibility or likelihood the conflict will occur and whether the representation would be materially limited because of the lawyer's other responsibilities. A lawyer must obtain wri






30. A lawyer or law firm shall not accept a governmental legal engagement or an appointment by a judge id the lawyer or law firm makes a political contribution or solicits political contributions for the purpose of obtaining the appointment or engagement






31. 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






32. 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






33. 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.






34. 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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






38. 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).






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






40. Partners and supervisory lawyers shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the firm and all lawyers and nonlawyers in the firm comply with the RPCs. A lawyer is responsible for another lawyer's violation of the RPCs if the lawyer orders or with sp






41. 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






42. 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






43. 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.






44. 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






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 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.






47. 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






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






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