Week 1 Lecture Flashcards
(13 cards)
One ethics trap is stumbling into an (1) relationship, such as in (2). Only the (3) can break this relationship. The way out is (4)–for example, to have a retainer agreement.
- attorney-client 2. agreeing to take on new clients 3. client 4. not to be vague
Ethics trap : overlooking (1) rules. Way out : (2).
- marketing 2. translate for the internet
Ethics trap : My boss made me do it. Way out : (1). Lawyers should (2).
- Report even if it hurts you 2. self-report
Ethics trap : Law firm breakups. Way out : (1). It is up to the clients to decide (2).
- Defer to the client’s wishes 2. which attorney to go to
Ethics trap : Communicating via e-mail (privacy). Way out : (1).
- Respect each email
Ethics trap : Failing to (1) with clients. Way out : Do more than just (2). Communicate with clients (3).
- communicate 2. return phone calls 3. by the end of the day
Ethics trap : Doing business with clients. The business cannot be related to (1). Way out : (2).
- practice of law 2. say it in writing
Ethics trap : Not knowing the (1). Way out: (2).
- ethics issues 2. know, or learn, the law
Ethics trap : Fee agreements. Way out : (1).
- Be clear on responsibilities
Ethics trap : ending attorney-client relationship. Way out : (1).
- Don’t rely on assumptions
In (1), local counsel sponsors a client for one case only. The out-of-state lawyers must (2) and (3).
- pro hac vice 2. familiarize themselves with local rules 3. practice in the same area of law
Lawyers must demonstrate (1) in addition to passing (2) and meeting education requirements.
- character fitness 2. passing the bar exam
3 things that should have been done in Maples when the attorneys left the firm and were unable to continue with the pro bono case
- forward mail 2. notify court 3. reassign case
