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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The lawyer has the duty to keep the client informed so the client can make informed decisions about the case.






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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






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






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






8. 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.






9. 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.






10. 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.






11. 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).






12. 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






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






14. 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.






15. 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






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. 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






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






22. A lawyer has a duty to store personal property of a client in a safe place and provide a receipt for it.






23. 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






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






25. 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






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. 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.






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






29. 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.






30. 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






31. 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.






32. 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






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






34. 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.






35. 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






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






37. 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






38. 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






39. 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.






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






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






42. 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..






43. Lawyer cannot represent anyone in a matter in which the judge participated personally and substantially as a judge unless parties give informed written consent. A firm may represent if lawyer is screened and notice is given. If a lawyer is a partisan






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






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






46. A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation to prevent the client from committing a crime.






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






48. 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.






49. 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






50. 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