Sources of Professional Responsibility Flashcards

Identify the sources available for regulating Attorney's conduct.

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What are the two major sources of Legal Ethics for practicing attorneys?

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The Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR) and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC).

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What are other sources of Professional Responsibility?

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(1) ABA Formal and Informal Opinions
(2) States’ own codes
(3) State case law
(4) ABA Code of Judicial Conduct

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What is the Code of Judicial Conduct?

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It sets standards for Judges

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Is the Code of Judicial Conduct binding?

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Technically, No.

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What is the MRPC composed of?

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Rules and Commentary

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What is CPR composed of?

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Disciplinary Rules and aspirational “Ethical Considerations”

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Do the MRPC and CPR ascribe punishment or civil liability?

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No

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What are the standard degrees of punishment under the MRPC and CPR?

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(1) Private Reprimand
(2) Public Reprimand
(3) Suspension
(4) Debarment

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What is the most common theory of attorney malpractice?

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Negligence

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In a malpractice claim, is the attorney civilly liable for the errors of her employees?

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Yes

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What are the words and phrases in the MRPC and CPR that indicate mandatory lawyer behavior?

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“must” “shall” “subject to discipline” and “disciplinary rule?

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What are the words and phrases in the MRPC and CPR that indicate aspirational or discretionary lawyer behavior?

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“should” “may” “proper” and “ethical consideration”

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