General

Question 1

Duties to Client

Answer 1

Confidentiality
Communication
Competence
Diligence
Financial responsibility
Loyalty

Question 2

Duties To Court/Opponent

Answer 2

Candor
Dignity and decorum
Fairness

Question 3

Duties to Public

Answer 3

Candor
Dignity and decorum
Fairness
Promote public confidence (catchall)

Question 4

Scope of Duties to Client

Answer 4

Broad, > Priv
Starts before rep (even if never rep)
Lasts forever (CA until probate)

Client makes sub. rights decisions
Attorney decides legal strategy
Disagree = reas. limit scope of rep. w/ consent

Can’t assist counsel act that is criminal or fraudulent (CA: or violates a court rule)

Question 5

Withdrawal of Rep

Answer 5

MUST: (i) rep would violate law/ rule; (ii) CA client acting without prob cause or to harass; (iii) fired

MAY: (i) show court good cause (including won’t her client’s interest)

PROC’S: timely notify + return unspent $ + return materials (no hostage in CA)