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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. 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.






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 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.






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






5. 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.






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






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






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

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9. 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






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






11. 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.






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. 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






16. 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






17. 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






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






19. Is given after the lawyer communicates adequate information and explains the material risks of an reasonably available alternatives to the proposed course of conduct.






20. 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.






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






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






24. 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).






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






26. 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






27. 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.






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






29. 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..






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. 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






32. 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.






33. Direct mailing is allowed - even targeted mailings.






34. 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






35. 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.






36. 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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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






49. 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






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