Professionalism

Question 1

generally

Answer 1

The lawyer, at all times, must act in a professional, dignified, and courteous manner.

Question 1

OC/Judge

Answer 1

When interacting with a judge or opposing counsel, the lawyer must act with integrity, be reasonable with time, and must not threaten harass or embarrass them.

Question 2

Claims/Motions

Answer 2

Motions and arguments must be supported by fact, not done with the intent to delay, and contain no frivolous claims.

Question 3

Independence

Answer 3

Lawyer’s must always maintain independent to the justice system, not to be influenced by clients.

Question 4

Confidentiality

Answer 4

Lawyers must maintain confidentiality. Confidentiality lasts forever, even after client’s death. It must be maintained at all costs unless the lawyer knows the client will commit a crime in the future, will cause great bodily injury or death, or the client consents to waive.

Question 5

Duty of Loyalty

Answer 5

The lawyer must always maintain a duty of loyalty to the client.

Question 6

Competency

Answer 6

The lawyer must maintain basic skills, knowledge, and preparation to remain competent in his area of practice. The lawyer should not take a case in an area of which he is not competent or cannot learn to be competent in.