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Professional Responsibility Bar

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. Judges should report actual knowledge of lawyer or judge misconduct






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


3. 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






4. 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






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






6. 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.






7. 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).






8. 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.






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






10. 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






11. Being a zealous advocate does not include bringing frivolous claims and claims brought solely to harass or injure.






12. 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).






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






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






15. A lawyer had a duty to expedite litigation.






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






29. 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.






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






31. 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






32. 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






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






36. 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






37. 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.






38. 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.






39. 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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






45. 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






46. 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






47. 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..






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






49. 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.






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