Preserving Dignity & Other Duties

Question 1

Duty to preserve impartiality of tribunal

Answer 1

You may not speek with a prosepctive or empaneled juror before or during trial.

However, after tiral you may interview jurors to discuss case.

Question 2

Duty to Expedite Cases

Answer 2

A lawyer has the affirmative duty to expedite cases.

Question 3

Duty to Follow Valid Procedural Rules

Answer 3

A lawyer must follow all procedural rules known to local courts.

Question 4

Duty to Not Engage in Unauthorized Practice of Law

Answer 4

Unauthorized practice of law includeds:
1. Practicing during suspension
2. Within a state where you are not admitted

In CA: A lawyer must
1. register
2. Pay dues
3. satisfy CLE
4. Follow ethical rules

Question 5

Duty to Report Misconduct

Answer 5

A lawyer must report another attorney’s violation of rules if it raises doubts about honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness

In CA: ONLY self reporting; NO duty to report violations of other lawyers.

Question 6

What are the three types of supervision

Answer 6

1. Managing Partners
2. Supervising Attorneys
3. Subordinates

Question 7

Duty to Supervise Managing Partners

Answer 7

A lawyer must make reasoanble efforts to ensure partners are compying with rules of professional conduct.

Question 8

Duty to Supervise other Attorneys

Answer 8

Supervising lawyers are liable for violations if they knew about conduct but failed to take action.

Question 9

Duty to Supervise Subordinates

Answer 9

If action is in clear violation of ethical rule you may disciplione.
If the action is debatable, the partner is soely reliable.