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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. 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..






2. 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






3. 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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. 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






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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






11. 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.






12. 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






13. 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.






14. 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.






15. 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






16. 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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17. 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.






18. 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






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






20. 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.






21. 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






22. When representing an organization - the lawyer represents the entity as a whole acting through its duly authorized constituents and the lawyer's loyalty is with the corporation.






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






31. 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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. A lawyer had a duty to expedite litigation.






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






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






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






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






40. Clients make all decisions affects the substance of the case - including settlement. Lawyers are entitled to make tactical decisions.






41. 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






42. 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






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






44. 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






45. 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.






46. A lawyer must not make an improper (likely to prejudice proceedings) extrajudicial statement to the media. Lawyer may make a statement to protect client from prejudice and may make housekeeping statements about case.






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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






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