random rules

Question 1

atty about to enter into a settlement agreement, provision includes restricting his ability to sue the corp in the future.

Answer 1

atty cannot enter settlement agreement restricting right to practice

Question 2

exception to restricting right to practice

Answer 2

if approved by court or gov agency

Question 3

what if an atty sees another atty acting up

Answer 3

affirmative duty to report fellow atty serious misconduct if it raises a substantial Q to that atty’s honesty or fitness as a lawywer

Question 4

what must an atty do if he knows his axctions will violate VA pr rules

Answer 4

must withdraw from representation

Question 5

what should you do after you withdraw

Answer 5

reasonable measures to minimize impact on client

Question 6

what if theres a dispute b/w client and atty over money

Answer 6

pay the client the undisputed amt

keep the disputed amt in the client trust acct

any amt beloning to atty must be taken out of acct

Question 7

atty claims he couldnt find something when he had the doc

Answer 7

candor to tribunal - lying

Question 8

atty obstructed opponents access to material EV

Answer 8

fairness to opposing counsel

Question 9

atty knowingly violates rules

Answer 9

8.4 misconduct