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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. 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






3. A lawyer had a duty to expedite litigation.






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






9. 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






10. 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).






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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






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






18. 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






19. 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.






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






21. 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






22. 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.






23. 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






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






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. 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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






30. 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






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






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. 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.






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

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35. 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.






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






37. 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).






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. 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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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