Week 1 Lecture Flashcards
One ethics trap is stumbling into an (1) relationship, such as in (2). Only the (3) can break this relationship. The way out is (4)–for example, to have a retainer agreement.
- attorney-client 2. agreeing to take on new clients 3. client 4. not to be vague
Ethics trap : overlooking (1) rules. Way out : (2).
- marketing 2. translate for the internet
Ethics trap : My boss made me do it. Way out : (1). Lawyers should (2).
- Report even if it hurts you 2. self-report
Ethics trap : Law firm breakups. Way out : (1). It is up to the clients to decide (2).
- Defer to the client’s wishes 2. which attorney to go to
Ethics trap : Communicating via e-mail (privacy). Way out : (1).
- Respect each email
Ethics trap : Failing to (1) with clients. Way out : Do more than just (2). Communicate with clients (3).
- communicate 2. return phone calls 3. by the end of the day
Ethics trap : Doing business with clients. The business cannot be related to (1). Way out : (2).
- practice of law 2. say it in writing
Ethics trap : Not knowing the (1). Way out: (2).
- ethics issues 2. know, or learn, the law
Ethics trap : Fee agreements. Way out : (1).
- Be clear on responsibilities
Ethics trap : ending attorney-client relationship. Way out : (1).
- Don’t rely on assumptions
In (1), local counsel sponsors a client for one case only. The out-of-state lawyers must (2) and (3).
- pro hac vice 2. familiarize themselves with local rules 3. practice in the same area of law
Lawyers must demonstrate (1) in addition to passing (2) and meeting education requirements.
- character fitness 2. passing the bar exam
3 things that should have been done in Maples when the attorneys left the firm and were unable to continue with the pro bono case
- forward mail 2. notify court 3. reassign case
