Rigos_Acronyms-Professional Responsibility Flashcards
Professional Responsibility
Client’s decisions: AJET
*Professional Responsibility
“A”ccept or reject a settlement offer; or in a criminal case
“J”ury Trial Waiver
“E”ntering a Plea
“T”estifying at Trial
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Professional Responsibility
Factors in Determining the Reasonableness of a Fee (case-related): SANTA
*Professional Responsibility
"S"kill Required in Matter "A"mount Involved "N"ovelty and Difficulty "T"ime Involved / Opportunities Foregone "A"verage Customary Fee
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Professional Responsibility
Factors in Determining the Reasonableness of a Fee (attorney-related): REBER
*Professional Responsibility
"R"elationship with Client "E"xpertise of Lawyer "B"asis of Fee "E"xperience / Reputation of Lawyer "R"esult of Matter
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Professional Responsibility
Client Conflict Abatement Requirements: NIC
*Professional Responsibility
“N”o Harm Will Result
“I”nformed Consent by Both Clients
“C”onfirmed in Writing
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Professional Responsibility
No Lawyer-Client Business Dealings Allowed Unless: TICC
*Professional Responsibility
“T”erms of Transaction are Fair
“I”ndependent Counsel Advised
“C”lient
“C” onsent in Writing Obtained
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Professional Responsibility
Lawyer MUST Terminate / Withdraw from Representation if: VID
*Professional Responsibility
“V”iolate MRPCs
“I”mpaired Ability to Represent
“D”ischarged by Client
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Professional Responsibility
Lawyer MAY Terminate / Withdraw from Representation if: CURBSO
*Professional Responsibility
"C"lient Pursing "C"riminal Action "U"sed Lawyer to Commit Crime "R"epugnant Objective "B"urden on Lawyer Unreasonable "S"erious Client Failiure "O"ther Good Cause for Withdrawal Exists
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Professional Responsibility
Prohibited Lawyer Statements in a Criminal Case: TOPIC
*Professional Responsibility
"T"est Results "O"pinion of Guilt or Future Testimony "P"lea or Confession "I"nadmissible Evidence "C"haracter
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Professional Responsibility
A Lawyer may be a witness and an advocate in the same matter if any of the following reasons apply: HULA
*Professional Responsibility
“H”ardship on Client
“U”ncontested or Formality
“L”egal Services Rendered Value
“A”nother Firm Lawyer or Witness
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Professional Responsibility
Fee sharing with non-lawyers is permitted only if involving: PEND
*Professional Responsibility
“P”urchase of Law Practice
“E”mployee Payment Plans
“N”onprofit Organization Payment
“D”eath or Disability of Lawyer
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Professional Responsibility
Lawyer oral solicitation seeking future representation is prohibited from other than: ROFF
*Professional Responsibility
“R”elatives
“O”ther Lawyers
“F”ormer Clients
“F”riends
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Professional Responsibility
Three situations where Lawyer is not required to report misconduct: CAD
*Professional Responsibility
“C”onfidential Information of Client
“A”ssistance Program Source of Information
“D”efense Attorney Retained
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