Misc

Question 1

Sharing space Certificate Bias Personal Opinion

Answer 1

(1) Sharing space is allowed, but if there is not a partnership or shareholder agreement, then no holding out as partnership by advertising or letterhead
(2) Certification vs. specialization
(3) Stating judge Bias = discredits integrity
(4) personal opinion != state that I believe party is innocent.

Question 2

Ex parte Jurisdiction

Answer 2

(1) Ex parte contact = ok for lay witnesses, but not party experts , management level employees that could be used against the other party, or treating physician.
(2) WA Bar had disciplinary JD over attorneys licensed or otherwise admitted to practice in WA for all violations.
(3) must disclose when appearing in a representativre capacity
(4) Improper