Inner Checklists

Question 1

Maintaining Integrity

Answer 1

1. False Statements/Failure to Disclose
2. General Misconduct-Duty of Honesty and Integrity
3. Reporting Ethical Violations
4. Improving the Legal System
5. Jurisdiction Rule

Question 2

Avoiding Impropriety

Answer 2

1. Acceptance of Employment
2. Identity of Trust Funds
3. Contact with Officials
4. Public Office Lawyers

Question 3

Competence

Answer 3

1. General Rule
2. Diligence and Promptness
3. Malpractice and Limiting Liability

Question 4

Scope of Representation

Answer 4

1. Client Decisions
2. Attorney Decisions
3. Limits on Objectives of Representation
4. Advisory vs. Intermediary

Question 5

Termination of Relationship

Answer 5

1. Mandatory Withdrawal
2. Permissive Withdrawal
3. Procedural Requirements

Question 6

Confidences and Secrets

Answer 6

1. General Rule
2. Confidences
3. Secrets
4. Attorney/Client Privilege
5. Sale of Law Practice

Question 7

Availability of Legal Services

Answer 7

1. Advertising
2. Solicitation
3. Recommending Legal Assistance
4. Fees
5. Restrictions

Question 8

Unauthorized Practice of Law

Answer 8

1. Nature of the Practice of Law
2. Fee Sharing
3. Improper Business Relationship
4. Proper Identification

Question 9

Accepting Employment

Answer 9

1. General Rule
2. Conflicts of Interest
3. Imputed Disqualification
4. Related Lawyers
5. Testimony of Lawyer/Firm

Question 10

Zealous Representation (MORE IF CUP 5Ts)

Answer 10

1. Meritorious Claims
2. Opposing Party (Fairness)
3. Rule (Zealously Represent Client)
4. Evidence (False/Perjured)
5. Illegal Acts
6. Fraud
7. Candor Toward to Tribunal
8. Undue Influence
9. Publicity
10. Third Person Rights
11. Truthfulness in Statements to Others
12. Threatening Criminal/Disciplinary Charges
13. Transactions with Persons Other than Client
14. Trial Conduct