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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. 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






2. 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.






3. 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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. Even if no lawyer-client relationship forms - a lawyer shall not represent a client with interests materially adverse to those of a prospective client in the same or substantially same matter if the lawyer received information from the prospective cl






8. 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






9. 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






10. A lawyer is responsible for the actions of nonlegal personnel if the conduct of such persons would be in violation of the RPC if engaged in by the lawyer and the lawyer orders or ratifies the conduct.






11. 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






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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






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






19. If the matter is in litigation - the lawyer must obtain the tribunal's permission to withdraw. State court requires a notice of intent with a minimum of 10 days notice (effective if no objection).






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






21. 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.






22. 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






23. 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.






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. 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.






30. 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






31. 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






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






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






34. Direct mailing is allowed - even targeted mailings.






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






36. 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






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






38. 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.






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






40. A lawyer representing a client in a nonadjudicative proceeding shall disclose that the appearance is in a representative capacity.






41. 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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. A lawyer had a duty to expedite litigation.






49. 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






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