creating the atty client relationship

Question 1

is there a duty to accept representation from everyone?

Answer 1

no

Question 2

when can you reject representation

Answer 2

if relationship will violate ethics or law

Question 3

when does representation start

Answer 3

client reasonably believes atty has been undertaken to provide legal advice

Question 4

fees

Answer 4

reasonable

atty must adequately explain fee

Question 5

contingent fees

Answer 5

in writing

signed by client

explain how its broken down

Question 6

what must a client do after a case with contingent fees?

Answer 6

provide writing explaining outcome and breakdown of fees

Question 7

when are contingent fees not allowed

Answer 7

criminal

dom rel

Question 8

fiduciary duties owed to client

Answer 8

good faith
care
tell the truth
look after $ or property

Question 9

how does a atty handle client $

Answer 9

seperate trust acct
maintain records
no commingling

Question 10

what must a client do when they get $ for the client?

Answer 10

promptly pay them and acct for it

Question 11

what is the duty regarding legal knowledge

Answer 11

competence

knowledge, skill, and preparation reasonably necessary

Question 12

can I take a case if im not well verse in the area?

Answer 12

yes if i acquire necessary skill after the fact w/ reasonable diligence

Question 13

can i rep someone in an emergency without appropriate competence?

Answer 13

yes

Question 14

duty to be timely in helping client

Answer 14

diligence

Question 15

what are not excuses for dilgence

Answer 15

taking vacation

short staffed

Question 16

do i have to keep my client informed?

Answer 16

yes

duty of communication

reasonably informed on status, respond to client requests for communications

Question 17

name most important duties during relationship

Answer 17

competence
diligence
communcation

Question 18

when must atty withdraw from relationship

Answer 18

rep will violate ethics or law
atty physical or metnal health impaired
atty discharged

Question 19

atty duties upon termination of relationship

Answer 19

take reasonable measures to minimize client harm

return unearned fees

return client papers

Question 20

can i make an agreement with client to limit malpractice?

Answer 20

no