Actual rules Flashcards
Competence (1.1)
A lawyer shall provide representation to a client.
Competent representation requires the legal knowledge and skill, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation
Scope of Representation
(1.2)(a)
A lawyer shall abide by a client’s decision concerning the scope of representation.
A lawyer shall abide by a client’s decision, after consultation with the lawyer, whether to accept a settlement offer/plea agreement
Scope of Representation 1.2 (c)
A lawyer shall not counsel a client to engage or assist a client in conduct that the lawyer knows is criminal or fraudulent.
However, a lawyer may discuss the legal consequences of any proposed conduct with a client.
Diligence 1.3
A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client
Communication 1.4
a lawyer shall keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter and promptly comply with reasonable requests for information
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