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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. 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






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. 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






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






11. 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






12. 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.






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






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






15. 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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. 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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. 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.






22. 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






23. 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..






24. 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).






25. A lawyer had a duty to expedite litigation.






26. 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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. 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






32. 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.






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






35. 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






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






37. 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.






38. 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






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

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






41. 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.






42. 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.






43. 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






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






45. 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.






46. 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






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






48. 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.






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






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