Introduction

Question 1

When may a lawyer be subject to discipline?

Answer 1

For violating a rule of professional conduct or attempting to do so, either individually or through the acts of another

Question 2

When may a lawyer be subject to discipline, regardless of whether they relate to the lawyer’s practice?

Answer 2

(1) Committing a criminal or deliberately wrongful act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects
(2) Engaging in any conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation that reflects adversely on lawyer’s fitness to practice law

Question 3

When is a lawyer subject to discipline with respect to actions taken involving the judicial system?

Answer 3

(1) Knowingly assisting a judge in violating the rules of judicial conduct or other law
(2) Stating or implying an ability to influence a tribunal, legislative body, or public official improperly

Question 4

When is a lawyer subject to discipline in Virginia?

Answer 4

By being admitted in VA (can be subject to discipline for acts occurring outside VA) OR by offering legal services in VA (even if not admitted)

Question 5

What duties are owed to clients?

Answer 5

Confidentiality, loyalty, financial responsibility, competence, and other reasonable things

Question 6

What duty is owed to the court?

Answer 6

Candor

Question 7

What duty is owed to adversaries?

Answer 7

Fairness

Question 8

What duty is owed to the legal profession?

Answer 8

Dignity and decorum