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PENNSYLVANIA MODEL RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, CODE OF

JUDICIAL CONDUCT, AND CODE OF CIVILITY CITED IN “ETHICS FORUM:QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY”

BY SAMUEL C. STRETTON IN THE PENNSYLVANIA LAW WEEKLY

(APRIL 10, 1995 TO JULY 31, 2009)

By

Joel Fishman, Ph.D.Assistant Director for Lawyer Services

Duquesne University Center for Legal Information/Allegheny County Law Library

Pittsburgh: Duquesne University Center for Legal Information/Allegheny County LawLibrary, 2009

Copyright: 2009, Joel Fishman

INTRODUCTION

This project grew out of my interest in legal ethics and professional responsibility for which I teacha “Reseraching Legal Ethics” continuing legal education course at Duquesne University. SamuelStretton, Esquire, has been writing a weekly column, Ethics Forum, for the Pennsylvania LawWeekly since April 1995. In each column, the author attempts to answer from one to three questionsposed to him based on the Pennsylvania Model Rules of Professional Conduct and/or Code ofJudicial Conduct. The Pennsylvania Law Weekly appears as a database in Westlaw called PLW. Eachquestion in Stretton’s weekly column is a separate entry in the database. I have conducted a searchin the database to retrieve all of the documents by rule number, using the search: stretton and “ethicsforum” and (date bef 08/01/2009) & “rule 1.0" or in searching the Code of Judicial Conductsubstituted “canon 1" for “rule 1.0". I have added the date restriction to limit the searches to the endof July 2009. I try to update this document annually. By posting this document in a pdf format, thosereaders with Westlaw accounts will be able to link directly to the article. I thankThomsonReuters/West for the right to create this document.

Joel Fishman, Ph.D.Assistant Director for Lawyer ServicesDuquesne University Center for Legal Information/Allegheny County Law LibraryAugust 2, 2009

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I. PENNSYLVANIA MODEL RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Preamble: A Lawyer’s ResponsibilityScopeTerminologyModel Rules of Professional Conduct

Client-Lawyer Relationship

Rule 1.0 TerminologyRule 1.1. CompetenceRule 1.2. Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and LawyerRule 1.3. DiligenceRule 1.4. CommunicationsRule 1.5. FeesRule 1.6. Confidentiality of InformationRule 1.7. Conflict of Interest: Current ClientsRule 1.8. Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific RulesRule 1.9. Duties to Former ClientsRule 1.10. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General RuleRule 1.11. Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and

EmployeesRule 1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral Rule 1.13. Organization as ClientRule 1.14. Client with Diminished CapacityRule 1.15. Safekeeping PropertyRule 1.16. Declining or Terminating RepresentationRule 1.17. Sale of Law PracticeRule 1.18. Duties to Prospective Client Counselor

Counselor

Rule 2.1. AdvisorRule 2.2 (Deleted)Rule 2.3. Evaluation for Use by Third PersonsRule 2.4. Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral Advocate

Advisor

Rule 3.1. Meritorious Claims and ContentionsRule 3.2. Expediting LitigationRule 3.3. Candor toward the TribunalRule 3.4. Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel

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Rule 3.5. Impartiality and Decorum of the TribunalRule 3.6. Trial PublicityRule 3.7. Lawyer as WitnessRule 3.8. Special Responsibilities of a ProsecutorRule 3.9. Advocate in Nonadjudicative ProceedingsRule 3:10. Issuance of Subpoenas to Lawyers

Transactions with Persons Other Than Clients

Rule 4.1. Truthfulness in Statements to OthersRule 4.2. Communication with Person Represented by CounselRule 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented PersonRule 4.4. Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Law Firms and Associations

Rule 5.1. Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory LawyersRule 5.2. Responsibilities of a Subordinate LawyerRule 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer AssistantsRule 5.4. Professional Independence of a LawyerRule 5.5. Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of LawRule 5.6. Restrictions on Rights to PracticeRule 5.7. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlegal Services

Public Service

Rule 6.1. Voluntary Pro Bono Publico ServiceRule 6.2. Accepting AppointmentsRule 6.3. Membership in Legal Services OrganizationRule 6.4. Law Reform Activities Affecting Client InterestsRule 6.5. Nonprofit and Court Appointed Limited Legal Services Programs

Information About Legal Services

Rule 7.1. Communication Concerning a Lawyer's ServicesRule 7.2. AdvertisingRule 7.3. Direct Contact with Prospective ClientsRule 7.4. Communication of Fields of Practice and SpecializationRule 7.5. Firm Names and LetterheadRule 7.6. Political Contributions to Obtain Legal Engagements or Appointments by JudgesRule 7.7 Lawyer Referral Service

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Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession

Rule 8.1. Bar Admission and Disciplinary MattersRule 8.2. Statements Concerning Judges and Other Adjudicatory OfficersRule 8.3. Reporting Professional MisconductRule 8.4. MisconductRule 8.5. Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law

II. PENNSYLVANIA CANONS OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT

Canon 1. Judges Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary Canon 2. Judges Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All of the

Activities Canon 3. Judges Should Perform the Duties of Their Office Impartially and DiligentlyCanon 4. Judges May Engage in Activities to Improve the law, the Legal System, and the

Administration of JusticeCanon 5. Judges Should Regulate Their Extra-Judicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict

With Their Judicial DutiesCanon 6. Compensation Received for Quasi-Judicial and Extra-Judicial Activities Permitted by

This Code.Canon 7. Judges Should Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to Their Judicial Office

III. CODE OF CIVILITY

PreambleArticle 1. A Judge’s Duties to Lawyers and Other JudgesArticle 2. The Lawyer’s Duties to the Court and Other Lawyers

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RULE 1.0

1. 4/20/2009 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 32 PLW 422 Pennsylvania Law Weekly April 20, 2009 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS MAY BE UNDERTAKEN, BUT

REQUIRE GREAT CARE

2. 8/20/2007 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 30 PLW 492 Pennsylvania Law Weekly August 20, 2007 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN MEETING WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS,

ENSURE THERE IS NO CONFLICT WITH EXISTING CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ANTICIPATING MONEY CONFLICTS BETWEEN CLIENTS

CAN EASE HEADACHES

4. 3/26/2007 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 30 PLW 356 Pennsylvania Law Weekly March 26, 2007 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN AGGREGATE SETTLEMENTS, INFORMED CONSENT

MUST BE SECURED FROM EVERY CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PARALEGALS ARE BOUND BY PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

RULES, AND CONFLICTS MAY AFFECT A NEW EMPLOYER

6. 11/15/2004 Pa. L. Wkly. 6 27 PLW 1232 Pennsylvania Law Weekly November 15, 2004 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CLIENT MAY REVOKE THE WAIVER OF A CONFLICT

OF INTEREST

7. 10/18/2004 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 27 PLW 1174 Pennsylvania Law Weekly October 18, 2004 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A THIRD PARTY NEUTRAL MAY LATER BECOME AN

ADVOCATE IN A CASE - BUT IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES ARE COMING TO THE STATE

RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

RULE 1.1

1. 6/8/2009 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 32 PLW 614 Pennsylvania Law Weekly June 8, 2009 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility INEXPERIENCE IS NO BAR TO EXPANDING AREAS OF PRACTICE

IF A LAWYER IS WILLING TO LEARN

2. 11/10/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 1212 Pennsylvania Law Weekly November 10, 2008 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NOTHING UNETHICAL ABOUT MAKING

OBJECTIONS DURING OPENING AND CLOSING ARGUMENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ELECTRONIC CASE FILING COULD BE A STEP

BACKWARD FOR ATTORNEYS' ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN STATEWIDE PRACTICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN YOU DISBELIEVE A CLIENT, YOU MUST INVESTIGATE

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THE FACTS

5. 5/22/2006 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 29 PLW 554 Pennsylvania Law Weekly May 22, 2006 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility HOW TO EXPAND PRACTICE INTO NEW AREAS, ETHICALLY

6. 10/3/2005 Pa. L. W kly. 4 28 PLW 1036 Pennsylvania Law Weekly October 3, 2005 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DIFFERING ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEMS COULD

THREATEN TO BALKANIZE PENNSYLVANIA PRACTICE

7. 9/26/2005 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 28 PLW 1008 Pennsylvania Law Weekly September 26, 2005 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUSTICE IS THE MOST PRECIOUS 'COMMODITY'

PROVIDED BY LAWYERS Chester County


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WITH PREPARATION, LAWYERS MAY ACCEPT A CASE

IN AN AREA WHERE THEY HAVE LITTLE EXPERIENCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO SPECIFIC RULE GOVERNING WHO SHOULD

RETAIN THE ORIGINAL COPY OF A WILL

10. 12/23/2002 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 25 PLW 1384 Pennsylvania Law Weekly December 23, 2002 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS THE COURT'S CALL WHETHER TO ALLOW

WITHDRAWAL WHEN A CLIENT DOESN'T PAY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RULES DO NOT ADDRESS

THE GENERAL BURDENS OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISAGREE WITH AN

ATTORNEY'S SAGE ADVICE, AND A FEE AGREEMENT CAN'T PENALIZE THEIR AUTONOMY

13. 11/5/2001 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 24 PLW 1260 Pennsylvania Law W eekly November 5, 2001 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility HOMICIDE TRIALS REQUIRE AN EXPERIENCED

ATTORNEY

14. 7/30/2001 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 24 PLW 884 Pennsylvania Law Weekly July 30, 2001 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility DUAL ROLES BY CORPORATE COUNSEL MAY CAUSE CONFLICT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS NEGLECTING CASES IS NO JOKING MATTER

16. 1/5/1998 Pa. L. Wkly. 21 21 PLW 21 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 5, 1998 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers On Professional Responsibility IT'S OKAY TO ADVISE CLIENTS ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES

OF ADMITTING TO PAST CRIMES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THINK TWICE BEFORE HAVING SEX WITH A CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS CAN'T USE TELEVISION DEALS TO















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INCREASE THEIR FEES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WARNINGS TO YOUR CLIENTS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility SOLICITORS HAVE TO BE CLEAR ON

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS

RULE 1.2

1. 5/11/2009 Pa. L. W kly. 4 32 PLW 502 Pennsylvania Law Weekly May 11, 2009 Ethics Forum

REPRESENTATION LETTERS ARE A GOOD IDEA EVEN FOR COURT-APPOINTED CLIENTS



REQUIRE GREAT CARE

3. 1/21/2008 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 31 PLW 70 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 21, 2008 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE CAN BE NO AGGREGATE SETTLEMENT

WITHOUT INFORMED CONSENT OF ALL CLIENTS



CAN EASE HEADACHES





and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T SEEK DELAY FOR THE SAKE OF DELAY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROFFER LETTERS CAN CREATE PROBLEMS FOR

CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY ACCEPT REFERRALS FROM

ACCOUNTANTS

9. 2/27/2006 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 29 PLW 222 Pennsylvania Law Weekly February 27, 2006 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MOST CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO

COMMUNICATE WITH AN UNCOOPERATIVE CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LIMITED REPRESENTATION BY COURT-APPOINTED

LAWYERS IS FORBIDDEN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEW RULE LIFTS SOME CONFLICT BURDENS FOR APPOINTED

AND NON-PROFIT COUNSEL














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and Answers on Professional Responsibility A YOUNG ADULT MAY NOT BE TREATED AS A CLIENT WITH

DIMINISHED CAPACITY Sam


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY ADVISE CLIENTS OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF

CRIMINAL OR FRAUDULENT ACTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE BORDER BETWEEN TACTICS AND OBJECTIVES MAY BE

BLURRING


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY LIMIT THE NUMBER OF HOURS SPENT

WORKING ON A CASE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO FILE AN APPEAL ON

BEHALF OF A DEADBEAT CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR WINDFALLS IF

THEY RECEIVE A FLAT FEE AND THE CASE IS RESOLVED QUICKLY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility 'LIMITED' LEGAL SERVICES MAY BE A FUTURE OPTION FOR

PRACTITIONERS, CLIENTS




20. 3/10/2003 Pa. L. W kly. 4 26 PLW 254 Pennsylvania Law Weekly March 10, 2003 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EVEN FOR A 'CAPTIVE' LAW FIRM, IT IS THE

POLICYHOLDER, NOT THE INSURER, WHO IS THE CLIENT





and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE CLIENT MUST RETAIN FINAL CONTROL IN LITIGATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SPARINGLY SEEK SANCTIONS AGAINST OPPOSING

COUNSEL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOMETIMES ATTORNEY CAN STEP IN WHEN CLIENT

OVERSTEPS
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility STANDBY COUNSEL WALK A FINE LINE OF

RESPONSIBILITY TO CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MALPRACTICE INSURANCE SHOULD NOT BE

CONSIDERED OPTIONAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WHEN COACHING WITNESSES

28. 7/3/2000 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 23 PLW 702 Pennsylvania Law Weekly July 3, 2000 Letter to the Editor

COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL CONCERNS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility COURT-APPOINTED LAWYERS CANNOT ACCEPT

EXTRA MONEY


and Answers On Professional Responsibility IT'S TOUGH WHEN THERE'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY TO DEFEND

A CASE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUST BECAUSE THE CLIENT WANTS DEATH DOESN'T

MEAN THE LAWYER HAS TO GO ALONG WITH IT.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility EMPLOYERS CAN'T HIRE LAWYERS FOR CLAIMANTS

IN WORKERS' COMP.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN AN EMPLOYER WANTS A STATEMENT AS PART

OF A SETTLEMENT

34. 12/7/1998 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 21 PLW 1516 Pennsylvania Law W eekly December 7, 1998 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSURANCE

COMPANIES AND LAWYERS CAN PRESENT ETHICAL DILEMMAS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ALWAYS SEND SETTLEMENT OFFERS TO CLIENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE RULES ON ADVISING ADR ARE UNCLEAR

37. 4/13/1998 Pa. L. Wkly. 30 21 PLW 422 Pennsylvania Law Weekly April 13, 1998 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER DRAFTS A WILL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO FRUSTRATE

VISITATION ORDERS

















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN AN INNOCENT CLIENT SHOULD PLEAD GUILTY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility AN AGENCY SHOULD NOT DICTATE HOW A LAWYER

HANDLES A CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility CLIENTS, NOT LAWYERS, CALL THE SHOTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T FUNNEL MONEY TO HIDING CLIENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN AN INSURED WANTS NO PART OF SUBROGATION





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS DON'T HAVE TO CALL W ITNESSES JUST

BECAUSE THEIR CLIENTS WANT THEM TO


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE INSURED

DISAGREE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility SHOULD LAWYERS MAINTAIN INSURANCE ON PROPERTIES

THEY'RE MANAGING?

49. 3/4/1996 Pa. L. Wkly. 7 19 PLW 291 Pennsylvania Law Weekly March 4, 1996 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers On Professional Responsibility KEEP CLIENTS INFORMED

50. 2/26/1996 Pa. L. Wkly. 7 19 PLW 263 Pennsylvania Law W eekly February 26, 1996 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ON POWER OF ATTORNEY AND SETTLEMENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN YOUR CLIENT WANTS TO PLAY LAWYER

RULE 1.3


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RECESSION CAN MAKE IT HARD WORK FOR LAWYERS

TO GET PAID FOR THEIR WORK


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY HELP COLLEAGUES WHO ARE

WORKING THROUGH AN ILLNESS















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PLANNING IS KEY TO DEALING WITH POSSIBLE

INCAPACITY



INCAPACITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE LIFE OF THE SOLE PRACTITIONER KEEPS

GETTING MORE DIFFICULT




8. 2/7/2005 Pa. L. Wkly 4 28 PLW 160 Pennsylvania Law Weekly February 7, 2005 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility GRANTING AN EXTENSIONS IS A TACTICAL DECISION

WITHIN THE LAWYER'S CONTROL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEW PROPOSED ETHICAL RULES BEGIN TO DEAL

WITH THE REGULATION OF CIVILITY





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CRY FOR CHANGE





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility EVEN AFTER BEING FIRED, LAWYERS HAVE AN

OBLIGATION TO CASES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN OTHER LAWYERS DON'T RETURN YOUR PHONE

CALLS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PUBLIC DEFENDERS ARE HELD TO THE SAME

ETHICAL STANDARDS














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RULE 1.4

1. 5/11/2009 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 32 PLW 502 Pennsylvania Law Weekly May 11, 2009 Ethics Forum

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY




and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN CHANGING FIRMS, LAWYERS MAY TELL CLIENTS, BUT

THEY MAY NOT URGE THEM TO FOLLOW

4. 1/5/2009 Pa. L. Wkly 5 32 PLW 5 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 5, 2009 Legal Capital Letter to

the Editor James R. Schadel


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DEDUCTIONS FOR COUNSEL FEES ARE NOT APPROPRIATE IN

LEGAL MALPRACTICE POLICIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE LEADS TO

DISCPLINARY TROUBLE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CREDIT CARDS MAY BE ACCEPTED FOR ATTORNEY

FEE PAYMENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEED TO "KEEP ON BILLING" IS FRAUGHT WITH ETHICAL

RISKS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN SOMEONE ELSE PAYS THE BILLS, A LAWYER

HAS TO BE VERY CAREFUL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROFFER LETTERS CAN CREATE PROBLEMS FOR

CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER'S DUTIES ARE THE SAME EVEN IF THE

CLIENT IS DIFFICULT AND MERCURIAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ARE NOT -- YET -- REQUIRED TO SECURE

MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEW RULE ON MALPRACTICE INSURANCE

DISCLOSURE MAY BE A CASE OF OVERREGULATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EXCESSIVE FEES TRIGGERED BY TERMINATION ARE

UNETHICAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE PROPOSAL FOR DISCLOSING LEGAL MAL

COVERAGE IS GOOD IN CONCEPT, FLAWED IN EXECUTION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE BORDER BETWEEN TACTICS AND OBJECTIVES MAY BE

BLURRING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE IS THE ROOT OF MANY

ETHICAL WOES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE IRS IS LOOKING AT WHETHER A TAX LAWYER

MAY WORK FOR A CONTINGENT FEE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY LIMIT THE NUMBER OF HOURS SPENT

WORKING ON A CASE





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENTS NEED TO KNOW WHETHER THEIR LAWYER

HAS MALPRACTICE INSURANCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MUST ADVISE A CLIENT OF POSSIBLE

MALPRACTICE BY A PREVIOUS ATTORNEY ON THE CASE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MEETING CLIENTS IN PERSON IS BETTER THAN

VIRTUAL REPRESENTATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WITH PREPARATION, LAWYERS MAY ACCEPT A CASE

IN AN AREA WHERE THEY HAVE LITTLE EXPERIENCE















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IF BUSINESS PARTNERS DISAGREE ON APPEALING AN

ARBITRATION DECISION, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS ARISEN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO SPECIFIC RULE GOVERNING WHO SHOULD

RETAIN THE ORIGINAL COPY OF A WILL

30. 3/10/2003 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 26 PLW 254 Pennsylvania Law W eekly March 10, 2003 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EVEN FOR A 'CAPTIVE' LAW FIRM, IT IS THE

POLICYHOLDER, NOT THE INSURER, WHO IS THE CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO LEGAL OBLIGATION FOR AN ATTORNEY

TO HAVE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE






COUNSEL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility INFORMATION MAY BE HIDDEN FROM CLIENTS IN

LIMITED CASES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NOT ALL INFORMATION NEED BE DISCLOSED TO CLIENT

36. 1/15/2001 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 24 PLW 76 Pennsylvania Law W eekly January 15, 2001 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RELEVANT INFORMATION SHOULD BE PASSED ON TO

CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility STANDBY COUNSEL W ALK A FINE LINE OF



Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MALPRACTICE INSURANCE SHOULD NOT BE

CONSIDERED OPTIONAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CRY FOR CHANGE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility STEER CLEAR OF ADVANCE WAIVERS OF CONFLICT














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41. 6/19/2000 Pa. L. Wkly. 24 23 PLW 260 Pennsylvania Law Weekly June 19, 2000 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RESTRICTIONS IN CLIENT'S FEE AGREEMENT MAY

CREATE CONFLICT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN DEALING WITH WILLS, PUT THE CLIENT FIRST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CHECKS TO CLIENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY

DISTRIBUTION SHEETS



EXTRA MONEY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CLIENTS NEED TO UNDERSTAND FEE AGREEMENTS.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ALWAYS SEND SETTLEMENT OFFERS TO CLIENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility INFORM CLIENTS ABOUT BLOWN DEADLINES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE TOPIC OF THE PAROLE BOARD MUST COME UP

WHEN CONSIDERING A PLEA BARGAIN


and Answers On Professional Responsibility COURT-APPOINTED LAWYERS SHOULD SEND FEE LETTERS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER HAS POWER OF

ATTORNEY



52. 4/13/1998 Pa. L. Wkly. 30 21 PLW 422 Pennsylvania Law W eekly April 13, 1998 Ethics Forum






and Answers On Professional Responsibility CLIENTS, NOT LAWYERS, CALL THE SHOTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN YOUR CLIENTS SEPARATE


















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PUBLIC DEFENDERS ARE HELD TO THE SAME

ETHICAL STANDARDS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility SHOULD LAWYERS MAINTAIN INSURANCE ON PROPERTIES

THEY'RE MANAGING?


and Answers On Professional Responsibility KEEP CLIENTS INFORMED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ARE ASKED FOR ALL KINDS OF ADVICE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ALTERNATIVE FEE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE

DISCUSSED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility IF YOU'RE MADE AN ERROR, DON'T TRY TO MAKE A DEAL

WITH THE CLIENT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility

RULE 1.5

1. 6/1/2009 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 32 PLW 586 Pennsylvania Law Weekly June 1, 2009 Ethics Forum LAWYERS

HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO MAKE SURE THAT ETHICAL RULES ARE FOLLOWED BY

NON-LAWYER STAFF




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RECESSION CAN MAKE IT HARD WORK FOR LAWYERS

TO GET PAID FOR THEIR WORK

4. 3/2/2009 Pa. L. Wkly 4 32 PLW 232 Pennsylvania Law Weekly March 2, 2009 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAKING FEES BASED ON WORK LOSS BENEFITS IS UNUSUAL,

BUT CAN BE COVERED IN A FEE AGREEMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE ETHICAL LANDMINES ASSOCIATED WITH















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COLLECTING ATTORNEY FEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MANY LAWYERS DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE

OBLIGATIONS OF THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH A FEE AGREEMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FEE AGREEMENTS MAY INCLUDE PROTECTION OF

A LAWYER'S RIGHT TO A CONTINGENT FEE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility BY RULE, ALL LAWYERS MUST SECURE FEE

AGREEMENTS IN WRITING FROM ALL CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADDED FEES ARE FORBIDDEN FOR COURT-APPOINTED

LAWYERS AND DEFENDERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T PURCHASE PROPERTY FROM A

CLIENT'S ESTATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE BEST PRACTICE IS TO GET EVERY SINGLE CLIENT

TO SIGN THE FEE AGREEMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH PAYING REFERRAL

FEES TO OUT-OF-STATE ATTORNEYS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY SERVE AS AN ESTATE'S ATTORNEY AND

EXECUTOR


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENTS MUST BE ADVISED OF ANY FEE-SPLITTING

ARRANGEMENT



UNETHICAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REFERRAL FEES MAY BE PAID TO OUT-OF-STATE LAWYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE IRS IS LOOKING AT WHETHER A TAX LAWYER

MAY WORK FOR A CONTINGENT FEE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW ETHICS RULES DIFFER FROM

THE ABA MODEL RULES IN MANY RESPECTS














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW RULES ALLOW FEE-SHARING W ITH A

NON-PROFIT ENTITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility POLICYHOLDER CLIENTS MAY HAVE A CONFLICT

WITH THE INSURER PAYING THEIR LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR WINDFALLS IF

THEY RECEIVE A FLAT FEE AND THE CASE IS RESOLVED QUICKLY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility 'LIMITED' LEGAL SERVICES MAY BE A FUTURE OPTION FOR

PRACTITIONERS, CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility BILLABLE HOURS GOALS MAY CAUSE CHEATING OR SLIPSHOD

WORK


and Answers on Professional Responsibility FEES OF MORE THAN TWICE THE AMOUNT COLLECTED ON A

BILL MAY BE EXCESSIVE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONTINGENT FEES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN

DOMESTIC RELATIONS, BUT THERE ARE OPTIONS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDICIAL LAW CLERK HAS ONLY A VERY LIMITED

ABILITY TO EARN REFERRAL FEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEW PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RULES ADDRESS

THE DUTY TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REFERRAL FEES MAY POSSIBLY BE PAID TO A

MULTIDISCIPLINARY PRACTITIONER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE BEST FEE AGREEMENT IS CONCISE, COMPLETE

- AND BRIEF


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CAN A TRUSTEE PROVIDE ADVICE TO A CLIENT AT

A 341 MEETING?














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and Answers on Professional Responsibility A VALID REFERRAL CONTRACT SHOULD BE ENFORCED WITH

OR WITHOUT THE CLIENT'S CONSENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENALTIES IN FEE AGREEMENTS MAY CREATE CONFLICTS OF

INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENT CAN ASSIGN CIVIL RECOVERY CRIMINAL

LAWYER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOMETIMES JUDICIAL OFFICERS MAY RECEIVE REFERRAL

FEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility HOURLY BILLING STRUCTURE CALLS FOR REFORM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MOST FREQUENT ETHICS QUESTIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JOINT ETHICS OPINION RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS

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and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS' CONSULTATION FEES CANNOT BE EXCESSIVE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS BETWEEN LAWYERS MAY

BE UNETHICAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CHECKS TO CLIENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY

DISTRIBUTION SHEETS



EXTRA MONEY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ONLINE RESEARCH IS NOT AN 'EXPENSE' UNDER

CONTINGENCY AGREEMENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility AUCTIONING LEGAL SERVICES IS PROBABLY PROPER


and Answers On Professional Responsibility IT'S TOUGH WHEN THERE'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY TO DEFEND
















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A CASE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CONTINGENT FEES DON'T MAKE SENSE WHEN

PURSUING A PARDON.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FEES SHOULDN'T BE RAISED WITHOUT A WRITTEN

AGREEMENT.







Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CONTINGENT FEES AREN'T ALLOWED IN SUPPORT

CASES




and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T TRY TO ACT AS ATTORNEY AND EXECUTOR


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A CLIENT'S CONSENT ISN'T ALWAYS NEEDED IN

PAYING REFERRAL FEES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN GET REFERRAL FEES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility PARALEGALS CAN BE BILLED SEPARATELY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NON-REFUNDABLE FEES ARE ALLOWED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN MENTION REFERRAL FEES IN THEIR

ADVERTISEMENTS


and Answer On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO MIGHT BE WITNESSES CAN'T GET REFERRAL

FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NONREFUNDABLE FEE AGREEMENTS ARE

PERMITTED, BUT NOT ENCOURAGED















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY WITNESSES CAN GET REFERRAL FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T RECEIVE REFERRAL FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER DOES NON-LAWYER WORK


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN A CONFLICTED-OUT LAWYER GET A REFERRAL

FEE?


and Answers On Professional Responsibility EVEN LONG-TIME CLIENTS NEED FEE AGREEMENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULDN'T NAME THEMSELVES EXECUTORS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility IS IT ETHICAL TO GET BONUSES FRONT CLIENTS?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ALTERNATIVE FEE ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE

DISCUSSED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DISBARRED LAWYERS CAN GET REFERRAL FEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PURCHASING A PRACTICE DOESN'T MEAN BUYING

THE CASES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN A LAWYER CHARGE A CONTINGENT FEE FOR

DOMESTIC SUPPORT?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PAYING THE ATTORNEY WHO REFERRED THE CASE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility COURTS WILL SCRUTINIZE NON-REFUNDABLE FEE

ARRANGEMENTS

RULE 1.6

1. 7/27/2009 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 32 PLW 830 Pennsylvania Law Weekly July 27, 2009 Ethics forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY NOT TELL THE COURT THAT A CLIENT IS

ASKING HER TO COMMIT UNETHICAL CONDUCT
















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY REVEAL A CLIENT'S PLAN TO COMMIT A CRIME

IN ORDER TO PREVENT SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INJURY TO ANOTHER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MAY SUBPOENA LAWYERS TO TESTIFY ABOUT

FORMER CLIENTS, BUT JUDICIAL APPROVAL IS REQUIRED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THE INTERESTS OF THE CLIENT AND

NOT THE PERSON PAYING THE BILL


OVERCOMING THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE TO GAIN ACCESS TO RELUCTANT WITNESSES IS

UNTESTED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FURTHER GUIDANCE IS NEEDED ON THE ROLE OF

ETHICS COUNSEL WITHIN A LAW FIRM

7. 12/22/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 1372 Pennsylvania Law Weekly December 22, 2008 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRIVILEGE MAY BE TRUMPED BY RESPONSIBILITY

TO PROTECT MINOR'S INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY W ORK PRODUCT IS PROTECTED FROM

DISCOVERY BY COMMON LAW DOCTRINE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS AN EXCEPTION TO THE DUTY OF

CONFIDENTIALITY TO PROTECT THIRD PARTIES FROM FRAUD

10. 3/24/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 320 Pennsylvania Law Weekly March 24, 2008 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY NOT REVEAL FACTS ABOUT A

CLIENT'S EARLIER CRIMES WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS A PRACTICAL TIME LIMIT ON THE REQUIREMENT OF

CANDOR


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO RECOURSE FOR A SO-CALLED UNFAIR

DISCHARGE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SCREENING FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST BE EFFECTIVE

14. 10/15/2007 Pa. L. W kly 4 30 PLW 684 Pennsylvania Law Weekly October 15, 2007 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A SCREENING PROCESS IS KEY TO MANAGING A MOVE

FROM ONE FIRM TO ANOTHER

15. 9/24/2007 Pa. L. Wkly 4 30 PLW 630 Pennsylvania Law Weekly September 24, 2007 Ethics Forum















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REFERENCES TO RESULTS IN ADS CAN CREATE

UNJUSTIFIABLE EXPECTATIONS

16. 9/3/2007 Pa. L. W kly. 4 30 PLW 548 Pennsylvania Law Weekly September 3, 2007 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ETHICAL PITFALLS LURK WHEN DISPOSING OLD FILES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE ORGANIZATION'S LAWYER MAY NOT OWE A

CONFIDENTIALITY DUTY TO INDIVIDUALS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CANDOR TO THE TRIBUNAL REQUIRES REMEDIAL

MEASURES WHEN FALSE TESTIMONY IS PRESENTED

19. 1/29/2007 Pa. L. Wkly 4 30 PLW 132 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 29, 2007 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MY TAKE: JUDICIAL ETHICS CANONS, AS WRITTEN,

DON'T BAR EARLY ESTABLISHMENT OF CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYER-AUTHORS MUST PROTECT THEIR CLIENT'S

CONFIDENTIALITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAKE CARE, AND WAIT, BEFORE DISPOSING OF

CLIENT FILES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CAN DIVULGE A CLIENT'S SERIOUS

THREAT TO HARM HIM OR HERSELF


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AT TIMES, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE MAY BE

ASSERTED WITH REGARD TO A CLIENT OF AN ANCILLARY BUSINESS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFIDENTIALITY DUTY MAY BE LIFTED WHEN A LAWYER

SEEKS ETHICAL GUIDANCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOME CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED

WHEN NEGOTIATING THE SALE OF A PRACTICE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN REPRESENT AN EX-CLIENT'S SPOUSE, WITH

APPROPRIATE WAIVERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTOR MUST HAVE JUDICIAL APPROVAL TO

SUBPOENA LAWYER IN GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS DO NOT HAVE TO VOLUNTEER A CLIENT'S














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PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION

29. 8/8/2005 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 28 PLW 816 Pennsylvania Law Weekly August 8, 2005 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRIMINAL DEFENDANT'S FORMER LAWYER CANNOT NOW

REPRESENT HIS VICTIM IN A CIVIL SUIT




31. 6/6/2005 Pa. L. Wkly 4 28 PLW 544 Pennsylvania Law Weekly June 6, 2005 , Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility MULTISTATE FEDERAL LAWYERS MUST HEED LOCAL RULES

OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility 'NOISY WITHDRAWL' IS NOT AVAILABLE TO MUNICIPAL

COUNSEL IN PENNSYLVANIA Samuel C. Strellon


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY BREACH CONFIDENTIALITY TO PROTECT AN

INCAPACITATED CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEW RULE GOVERNS THE CONDUCT OF LAWYERS

WHO ALSO PERFORM LOBBYING SERVICES FOR CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD PROBABLY NOT USE THE NAMES

OF FORMER CLIENTS TO ATTRACT MORE BUSINESS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYER CANNOT RELEASE THIRD-PARTY

EVALUATION WITHOUT CLIENT'S CONSENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY WHEN

THEIR CLIENT IS INCAPACITATED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO CASE LAW ON THE CONFIDENTIALITY

OF TALKS BETWEEN A LAWYER AND AN EX-CLIENT AFTER THE REPRESENTATION IS OVER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THIRD PARTIES MAY FINANCE REPRESENTATION, BUT THE

LAWYER OWES A DUTY ONLY TO THE CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REPORT A DEADBEAT

CLIENT TO A CREDIT AGENCY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN PENNSYLVANIA, THERE IS NO DUTY TO TELL A JUDGE OF














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A CLIENT'S PENDING CRIMINAL CASE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER'S OBLIGATION TO THE CLIENT OUTWEIGHS THE

WISHES OF AN INSURER PAYING FOR THE REPRESENTATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN CIVIL CASES, WITHDRAWAL AS COUNSEL IS ONLY THE

FIRST STEP IN CURING A CLIENT'S LYING


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADDICTION AFFECTING LAWYER'S COMPETENCE MUST BE

REPORTED TO AUTHORITIES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CLIENT WHO WAS ENGAGED AS THE RESULT OF COURT

APPOINTMENT MAY NOT PAY ANY FEE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN INTERVIEWING EMPLOYEES FOR AN INTERNAL

INVESTIGATION, CORPORATE COUNSEL MUST MAKE CLEAR WHO THEIR CLIENT IS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THREATS TO CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM OR DEATH TO

SELF OR OTHERS MAY BE REVEALED BY A LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY HAD DUTY TO DISCLOSE PENDING

DISCIPLINARY ACTION IN SALE OF LAW PRACTICE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER'S DUTY OF CONFIDENTIALITY SURVIVES

THE CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A 'CAPTIVE' INSURANCE DEFENSE FIRM HAS NO

CONFLICT, IF IT TELLS THE INSURED CLIENT OF ITS STATUS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO REPORT A CLIENT'S

FRAUD AFTER PROCEEDING IS OVER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY DRAFT A WILL WHEN A FORMER

CLIENT IS A BENEFICIARY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE PRACTICE OF LAW MUST BE KEPT ADMINISTRATIVELY

SEPARATE FROM OTHER BUSINESS INTERESTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility APPOINTED COUNSEL CAN'T REVEAL FINANCIAL FRAUD BY














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THEIR CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FIRM'S SIMULTANEOUS REPRESENTATION OF A FALSELY

CHARGED PERSON AND THE TRUE PERPETRATOR IS IMPOSSIBLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISCIPLINARY COMPLAINTS CAN'T BE THE SUBJECT OF

LITIGATION SETTLEMENT TALKS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A SETTLEMENT OFFER, IF BASED ON UNTRUE

EVIDENCE, CAN'T BE ACCEPTED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MUST CORRECT THE RECORD IF A CLIENT LIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CANNOT REPORT ANOTHER ATTORNEY'S

MISCONDUCT IF IT WOULD COMPROMISE CONFIDENTIALITY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN PENNSYLVANIA, AN ATTORNEY CAN REVEAL FINANCIAL

FRAUD


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN SOME LIMITED CASES, A LAWYER MAY REPRESENT

PARTIES AGAINST A FORMER CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN WITHDRAW, AND MAKE SOME NOISE,

IF THEIR ADVICE HAS BEEN MISUSED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY IS A MAIN CONCERN WHEN

YOU BRING IN A LATERAL HIRE FROM A FIRM THAT HAS OPPOSED YOURS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER HAS AN ETHICAL OBLIGATION TO REPORT

CORPORATE WRONGDOING TO DIRECTORS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER HAS NO OBLIGATION TO TURN IN HIS CLIENT ON

CRIMINAL CHARGES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PREVENTION OF CRIME MAY TRUMP THE CONFIDENTIALITY

DUTY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TO PROTECT A FORMER CLIENT'S INTEREST, ONE

DOES NOT NEED TO REPEATEDLY PRODUCE THE FILE TO NEW LAWYERS














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISCLOSURE IS OK WHEN PERSONAL INJURY IS

IMMINENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW TELEVISION SHOW DEPICTS UNETHICAL

LAWYERING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW RULE ADDRESSES SALE OF SOLE PRACTICE



OVERSTEPS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ABA AMENDMENTS DON'T IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA

LAWYERS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY TRUMPS FIRM'S BUSINESS

CONCERNS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NOT ALL INFORMATION NEED BE DISCLOSED TO CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REMEMBER WHO THE CLIENT IS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROTECTING CLIENTS' IDENTITY ALWAYS CRUCIAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DEATH DOESN'T DESTROY NEED FOR

CONFIDENTIALITY



CLIENTS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ETHICAL DILEMMA EXISTS FOR SOME DEFENSE

LAWYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAX MAN CAN'T GET AROUND ATTORNEY-CLIENT

PRIVILEGE















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RESTRICTING LAWYERS' USE OF INFORMATION IN

SUBSEQUENT CASES IS TRICKY SUBJECT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T LET CLIENTS SUBMIT FALSE INFORMATION

TO THE COURT




and Answers on Professional Responsibility INDIGENT COUNSEL MUST NOT REVEAL CLIENT'S ASSETS TO

COURT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT RECEIVES OPPOSING PARTY'S MAIL




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DUTY TO CLIENT MAY WAIVER WHEN ETHICS ARE

CHALLENGED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN PURSUE CLIENTS PASSING BAD

CHECKS WITH A PRIVATE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ARE REQUIRED TO TURN IN FRAUDULENT

COLLEAGUES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHETHER TO BREACH CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY TO REPORT

ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT A TRICKY QUESTION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T DIVULGE THE NAMES OF CLIENTS, EVEN WHEN

RUNNING FOR OFFICE.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN'T STEAL EXPERTS AWAY FROM DEFENSE

ATTORNEYS.



IN WORKERS' COMP.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility STAY CLEAR OF SECRETLY TAPED CONVERSATIONS















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS NEED TO TELL THEIR CLIENTS WHEN

THEY'RE JOINING OTHER FIRMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility OWN UP IF A DOCTOR IS INFLATING A CLIENT'S

MEDICAL BILLS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MIGHT HAVE TO KEEP QUIET EVEN IF

THEY KNOW THEIR CLIENTS ARE INNOCENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN THE PARTNER FROM ANOTHER LAW FIRM

ASKS FOR ADVICE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER IS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO

CLIENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL USING CHAT ROOMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PHONE CALLS CAN PROVE COSTLY FOR ATTORNEYS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DEALING WITH A VICTIM WHO RECANTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A WORD OR TWO ABOUT THE 'SMELL' TEST


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN IN-HOUSE COUNSEL TALKS WITH AN

EXECUTIVE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN INSURANCE COMPANIES SEND TAX FORMS TO

LAWYERS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE WARY OF REPORTING OPPONENTS TO THE DISCIPLINARY

BOARD


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS CAN'T REPORT THEIR CLIENTS FOR

CHILD ABUSE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN RELATIVES WORK FOR OPPOSING LAW FIRMS

















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OBLIGATION TO CASES




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE CLIENT MAY DIE, BUT THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT

PRIVILEGE NEVER DOES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility IF LAWYERS GET AUDITED, THEY HAVE TO PROTECT

THEIR CLIENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN OUTSIDE WORK CAUSES A CONFLICT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T REPORT SOMEONE YOU ARE MENTORING


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility AVOID REPRESENTING OPPONENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility COMMENTS TO A SECRETARY ARE CONFIDENTIAL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER IS AWARE OF AN INVESTIGATION.

120. 8/4/1997 Pa. L. W kly. 5 20 PLW 1013 Pennsylvania Law Weekly August 4, 1997 Ethics Forum


HANDLES A CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN LAWYERS PLAY MUSICAL CHAIRS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility MOBILE PHONES PRESENT CONFIDENTIALITY PROBLEMS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LEARNING YOUR CLIENT IS ABUSING HER KIDS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A THIRD PARTY PAYS YOUR CLIENT'S LEGAL BILLS




















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT LIES.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T REVEAL WHAT CLIENTS TOLD THEM

ABOUT POTENTIAL LITIGATION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS DON'T HAVE TO BRING UP THEIR

CLIENT'S PRIOR RECORD


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A DA CAN REPORT A FORMER CLIENT'S PAROLE

VIOLATION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ROLE OF MEDIATOR PREVENTS REPRESENTATION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLAIMANT TURNS OUT TO BE HEALTHY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility YOU CAN HAVE CLIENTS TESTIFY EVEN IF YOU

DOUBT THEIR TRUTHFULNESS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN IT COMES TO CONFIDENTIALITY IN

TREATMENT PROGRAMS, THE STATE AND FEDERAL RULES ARE NOT IN SYNCH


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A WILL ISN'T HONORED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHAT TO DO WITH AN ILLEGAL TAPE

136. 9/9/1996 Pa. L. Wkly. 5 19 PLW 1197 Pennsylvania Law W eekly September 9, 1996 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NOT ALL CONFESSIONS ARE PROTECTED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility KEEP QUIET ABOUT A CLIENT'S PAST CRIMES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility INVESTIGATIONS CAN BE TRICKY FOR IN-HOUSE ATTORNEYS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility MORE ON THE INTERNET

140. 4/8/1996 Pa. L. Wkly. 6 19 PLW 450 Pennsylvania Law Weekly April 8, 1996 Ethics Forum DONT'

ADMIT A CLIENT PAID WITH COUNTERFEIT MONEY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T REPORT CLIENTS TO THE CREDIT BUREAU
















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT IS SENT BY

MISTAKE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT SECRETLY TAPES A WITNESS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A FORMER CLIENT LIES.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility SOME QUESTIONS CAN'T BE DODGED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PARTICIPANTS IN ATTORNEY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

ARE SHIELDED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CAN SIGN AN ANTI-COMPETITIVE

COVENANT



THE CASES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN YOUR CLIENT LIES AT A DEPOSITION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN THE LAW FIRM IS REALLY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT WANTS TO COMMIT PERJURY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BE WAIVED?


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T ACCEPT A SETTLEMENT OFFER ON A BOGUS

CASE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T REPRESENT THEIR CLIENTS' WIVES IN A

DIVORCE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility YOUR DUTY IS TO THE CLIENT, NOT WHO PAYS YOUR FEES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility HANDLING IMPLEMENTS OF CRIME


















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RULE 1.7


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REPRESENTING AND SUING GOVERNMENT ENTITIES REQUIRES

A LAWYER TO CONSIDER WHETHER THEY ARE RELATED


POST-VERDICT LENDING RAISES GRAVE CONCERNS


CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE POTENTIALLY INSIDIOUS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PART-TIME PROSECUTORS MAY NOT HANDLE CASES WHERE

PARTNERS OR ASSOCIATES OF THEIR FIRMS ARE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE



REQUIRE GREAT CARE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PROSECUTOR MAY ETHICALLY CALL ANOTHER LAWYER

FROM HIS OFFICE TO TESTIFY DURING A TRIAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CANNOT ACCEPT A LIEN ON PROPERTY

IN LIEU OF A FEE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY SERVE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

BOARDS

9. 10/27/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 1156 Pennsylvania Law Weekly October 27, 2008 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE RULES HAVE NOT YET ADDRESSED THE ISSUE

OF 'EMOTIONAL' CONFLICT OF INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO SERVE AS EXPERTS DON'T

GENERALLY FORM AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LITIGANT





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SORT OUT THE FACTS UNDERLYING ISSUES OF

CONFLICT BEFORE DECLINING TO REPRESENT A PARTY














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY TAKE A MOTOR VEHICLE CASE

AGAINST A DRIVER REPRESENTED BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY THEY REPRESENT IN OTHER

MATTERS

14. 7/21/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 776 Pennsylvania Law Weekly July 21, 2008 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN OFFICE COLLEAGUE IS NOT THE BEST CHOICE TO PUT ON

THE STAND AS A FACT WITNESS

15. 6/30/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 4 Pennsylvania Law Weekly June 30, 2008 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility KNOWLEDGE OF BUSINESS SECRETS MAY PREVENT

REPRESENTING A COMPETITOR


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER'S TITLE INSURANCE BUSINESS COULD HAVE

INTERESTS ADVERSE FROM CLIENTS

17. 6/2/2008 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 31 PLW 4 Pennsylvania Law Weekly June 2, 2008 Ethics Forum Questions and

Answers on Professional Responsibility COMMON REPRESENTATION: A RISKY STRATEGY FOR LAWYERS

AND CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENTS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW A

CONFLICT WAIVER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THIRD PARTIES SHOULD REFRAIN FROM FRONTING

LAWYERS' ADVERTISING COSTS



CLIENT'S ESTATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MUST BE CONSISTENT IN ARGUING

FOR A WITNESS' VERACITY






24. 10/8/2007 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 30 PLW 676 Pennsylvania Law Weekly October 8, 2007 Ethics forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DELAY IS A HIGHLY-DISFAVORED LITIGATION TACTIC



EXECUTOR
















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility REAL CONFLICTS CAN ARISE WHEN A LAWYER SERVES AS A

LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL





and Answers on Professional Responsibility ONE CAN BE AN ELECTED OFFICIAL OR ONE CAN PRACTICE

LAW


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ELECTED TO LEGISLATIVE OFFICE MAY

STILL MAINTAIN THEIR PRACTICE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ELECTED TO LEGISLATIVE OFFICE MAY



Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility APPOINTED COUNSEL CAN'T STEP DOWN TO BECOME

PAID COUNSEL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S NOT A GOOD IDEA FOR A CORPORATION'S

LAWYER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EFFECTIVE SCREEN IS THE KEY TO AVOIDING CONFLICT

ARISING FROM A PARTNER'S ACTIVITIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CASUAL CONVERSATION CAN LEAD TO

DISQUALIFICATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE SOME CASES WHEN A LAWYER CAN

CROSS-EXAMINE A FORMER CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN OFFICIALS ARE TARGETS OF AN

INVESTIGATION, CONFLICT IS APPARENT FOR THE CORPORATION'S LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENTS MAY WAIVE FUTURE CONFLICTS, BUT

LAWYERS SHOULDN'T ASK THEM TO


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PENNSYLVANIA LAWYER MAY NOT POST BAIL FOR

A CLIENT















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FIRM COLLEAGUES MAY PROVIDE TRIAL TESTIMONY



UNETHICAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ETHICS RULES MAY ALSO GOVERN NON-LEGAL

SERVICES OFFERED AT A LAW OFFICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO STRICT PROHIBITION ON A FATHER AND

DAUGHTER REPRESENTING OPPOSITE SIDES





and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN SELLING A LAW PRACTICE, 'BAD; CASES COME WITH THE

GOOD


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW CONFLICT RULES GOVERN HIRING OF EXECUTORS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY REPRESENT TWO PERSON WHO WISH TO

BECOME PARTNERS IN BUSINESS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility UNNAMED CLASS PLAINTIFFS CAN'T CREATE CONFLICTS FOR

THE CLASS ACTION LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibilty LAWYERS SHOULD DISQUALIFY THEMSELVES WHEN

A CLIENT ASKS TO DISINHERIT A FELLOW CLIENT

49. 1/31/2005 Pa. L. Wkly 4 28 PLW 132 Pennsylvania Law Weekly Ethics Forum Questions and Answers

on Professional Reponsibility January 31, 2005 THE NEW PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY RULES ALLOW

A LAWYER TO SUE A CORPORATE CLIENT'S SUBSIDIARY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ASSOCIATE MAY NOT SIMPLY FOLLOW ORDERS

IF A PARTNER SUGGESTS ETHICALLY DUBIOUS CONDUCT



OF INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW RULES WILL PROVIDE LAWYERS WITH

GUIDANCE ON 'CONCURRENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.'














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility POLICYHOLDER CLIENTS MAY HAVE A CONFLICT

WITH THE INSURER PAYING THEIR LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS OWE NO DUTIES TO PERSONS WHO HAVE

CALLED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE 'APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT' IS NOT AN ETHICAL ISSUE

FOR PENNSYLVANIA LAWYERS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility RESTRICTIONS ON THE RIGHT TO SETTLE AWAY ATTORNEY

FEES MAY BE PERMISSIBLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS PROBLEMATIC FOR LAWYERS TO PUBLICLY CONTRADICT

THEMSELVES ON SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY REPRESENT A SPOUSE IN A DIVORCE MATTER

AGAINST A FORMER CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SCREENING DOES NOT ENABLE PARTNERS TO REPRESENT

CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS AND ALLEGED VICTIMS








and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICT LOOMS IN REPRESENTING A TAXICAB OWNER AND

THE CONTRACTOR DRIVING THE VEHICLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LOW PAY FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL CREATES ETHICS

PROBLEMS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PART-TIME DISTRICT ATTORNEYS MUST KEEP

SEPARATE THEIR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PRACTICES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY WHO IS REPRESENTING AN ESTATE

REPRESENTS THE ESTATE THROUGH THE EXECUTOR, BUT DOES NOT REPRESENT THE EXECUTOR

DIRECTLY














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and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO RULE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITS CORPORATE COUNSEL

FROM SERVING AS A DIRECTOR, BUT IT'S NOT RECOMMENDED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY, ASKED TO SERVE AS A MEDIATOR,

MUST ADVISE CLIENTS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT IN SUBSEQUENT REPRESENTATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S NEVER A GOOD IDEA TO FACE OFF AGAINST A

LAWYER WHO IS A FAMILY MEMBER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN TWO PERSONS HAVE SERIOUS INJURIES, IT IS

ALMOST ALWAYS IMPROPER TO REPRESENT BOTH PARTIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REPRESENTATION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL CAN

CONFLICT WITH A MUNICIPAL SOLICITOR'S DUTY TO THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PRO BONO APPOINTMENT CAN LEAD TO A LATER

CONFLICT OF INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY DRAFT A WILL WHEN A FORMER

CLIENT IS A BENEFICIARY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IF BUSINESS PARTNERS DISAGREE ON APPEALING AN

ARBITRATION DECISION, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS ARISEN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHERE CLIENTS HAVE ADVERSE INTERESTS, WAIVER OF

CONFLICT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S A BAD IDEA TO ACCEPT BUSINESS EQUITY IN LIEU OF FEES








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS BETTER NOT TO PLEAD OUT BOTH

CO-DEFENDANTS IN A CRIMINAL CASE
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO LEGAL OBLIGATION FOR AN ATTORNEY

TO HAVE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE GRAVE DANGERS IN OFFERING

FINANCIAL PLANNING TO LEGAL CLIENTS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEW LY-ELECTED D.A. CAN NOT ACT IN CASES

WHERE HE ONCE REPRESENTED DEFENDANTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO SIT ON A BANK BOARD RISKS

CONFLICT IF THEY CERTIFY MORTGAGORS' TITLES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FLAT FEE APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES CAN CREATE

A LAWYER-CLIENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY MAY ENGAGE A LAWYER

TO SPEAK TO A PERSON WHO MAY POTENTIALLY CHANGE THEIR ESTATE PLAN


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICTS MAY ARISE BETWEEN CIVIL

CO-DEFENDANTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY SERVE ON A CORPORATE BOARD

WHILE REPRESENTING THE COMPANY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRO BONO WORK CAN'T BE CLOUDED BY A

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY NOT USURP THE SETTLEMENT

AUTHORITY OF A CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS NEED NOT DISCLOSE DETAILS OF THEIR PERSONAL

LIVES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ESTATE LAWYER'S DUTY TO THE ESTATE CAN'T BE

OVERLOOKED BECAUSE OF LOYALTY TO THE EXECUTOR















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DUTY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility MEDIATORS CAN'T OFFER REPRESENTATION TO ONE PARTY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility EXAMINE CAREFULLY CONFLICTS THAT MAY LAST LONG

AFTER A LAWYER'S PUBLIC SERVICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENALTIES IN FEE AGREEMENTS MAY CREATE CONFLICTS OF

INTEREST


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SERVING AS CORPORATE DIRECTORS MAY HAVE

A CONFLICT IF THEY REPRESENT THE COMPANY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST BEWARE WHEN DOING BUSINESS

WITH CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICTS MAY BE HIDDEN IN TITLE SEARCHES FOR

WOULD-BE BUYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TRY NOT TOO BE TO HELPFUL TO NON-CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TRYING TO JUGGLE CONFLICTING CASES CAN

BACKFIRE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISCLOSURE IS OK WHEN PERSONAL INJURY IS

IMMINENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CASES BETWEEN FAMILY USUALLY RAISE CONFLICTS



LAWYERING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN DIVORCE CASES, ONE LAWYER IS NOT ENOUGH
















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICTS SOMETIMES MEAN LOSING CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LOAN COMPANIES PROVIDE VIABLE BUT RISKY OPTIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE'S DANGER IN MIXING BUSINESS WITH LAWYERING


and Answers on Professional Responsibility USE CAUTION WHEN MIXING CLIENTS, INVESTMENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHERE CLIENTS', ORGANIZATIONS' INTERESTS MAY DIVERGE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY AND TITLE CLERK IS A BAD

COMBINATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FOR ATTORNEY AND CLIENT, THREE'S A CROWD


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PART-TIME PUBLIC DEFENDERS SHOULD BE WARY

OF CONFLICTS




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility 'APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY' NOT A CONCERN

ANYMORE



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CREATE CONFLICT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICT OF INTEREST RULES ARE NOT ALWAYS CUT AND

DRIED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ANIMOSITY TOWARD OPPOSING COUNSEL SHOULDN'T AFFECT

DEAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SHORT-TERM LOANS TO PAY CLIENT'S SETTLEMENTS
















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A.S.A.P. IS OK


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JOINT ETHICS OPINION RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN CAN SOLICITORS DO WORK FOR AGENCY

MEMBERS?






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility OF COUNSEL MAY HAVE SAME CONFLICTS AS OTHER

LAWYERS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility PERSONAL INTERESTS MAY PREJUDICE PROSECUTORS

AGAINST DEFENDANTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ARGUING BOTH SIDES OF THE SAME COIN: TIMING

IS CRUCIAL


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T OFFER FREE ADVICE IN EXCHANGE FOR

CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BEWARE DOUBLE FEES.

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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ENTERTAINMENT LAWYERS MUST PLAY BY THE

SAME RULES AS EVERYONE ELSE.



IN WORKERS' COMP.





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ONCE YOU'VE REPRESENTED A COUPLE, YOU CAN'T

TAKE SIDES

















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ADAS WITH PRIVATE PRACTICES CAN'T PROSECUTE

FIRM CLIENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility A LITTLE ROMANCE IS ALL RIGHT IF THE CASE IS COMPLETED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility A COLLECTION PRACTICE CAN'T BE SOLD TO A NON-LAWYER




and Answers On Professional Responsibility HELPING A COOPERATING WITNESS SHOULD GET DEFENDER'S

OFFICE DISQUALIFIED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility EVEN WITH A PLEA INVOLVED, A DEFENDER CAN REPRESENT

MORE THAN ONE DEFENDANT




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility UNOPPOSED DAS CAN CONTINUE TO RAISE FUNDS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN ATTORNEYS RUN FOR COUNTY OFFICE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility OFFICE MATES SHOULD NOT FACE OFF IN CRIMINAL

CASES






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T TAKE MONEY FROM LOAN COMPANIES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT RECEIVING

GIFTS.



















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER DOES LEGAL RESEARCH FOR

SOMEONE ELSE'S CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility SEX AND CLIENTS ARE A DELICATE MIX


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A COUNTY SOLICITOR CAN SUE ANOTHER AGENCY





INCREASE THEIR FEES



HANDLES A CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN CUPID INVADES THE LAW OFFICE




and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN YOUR CLIENTS SEPARATE


and Answer On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO MIGHT BE WITNESSES CAN'T GET REFERRAL

FEES




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ARGUING INEFFECTIVENESS OF COUNSEL


and Answers On Professional Responsibility IT'S DANGEROUS DOING BUSINESS WITH A CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A DA CAN REPORT A FORMER CLIENT'S PAROLE

VIOLATION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FORMER DISCIPLINARY ATTORNEYS CAN APPEAR

BEFORE THE BOARD


















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A WILL IS AMBIGUOUS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE INSURED

DISAGREE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DUAL REPRESENTATION IS A CURSE FOR DEFENSE

LAWYERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A DEFENSE ATTORNEY PREPARES TO MOVE

TO THE DA'S OFFICE




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CONFLICT CHECKS ARE A MUST FOR ALL LAW FIRMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DOING BUSINESS WITH A CLIENT IS TROUBLE

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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FIRMS WORKING WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES

SHOULD AVOID PLAINTIFFS' CASES

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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CAN'T CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT

DEFENDANT IN THE SAME CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility GUARDIANS SHOULDN'T ASK FOR REFERRAL FEES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN INSURANCE COMPANY LAWYERS REPRESENT AN

INSURED?


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULDN'T NAME THEMSELVES EXECUTORS

















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN REPRESENT THOSE THEY'VE

BORROWED MONEY FROM


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS IN LOVE MAY WANT TO RECONSIDER

DUELING IN COURT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T ARGUE TWO SIDES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility ARBITRATION CLAUSES DON'T BELONG IN FEE AGREEMENTS



COVENANT





DIVORCE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN TEACH COURSES WITH ATTORNEYS THEY SEE

IN COURT




and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN BE NOTARIES, BUT CAUTION IS ADVISED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility REPRESENTING YOUR SPOUSE

RULE 1.8


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THE INTERESTS OF THE CLIENT AND

NOT THE PERSON PAYING THE BILL


POST-VERDICT LENDING RAISES GRAVE CONCERNS















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REQUIRE GREAT CARE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY TRY TO SETTLE CLAIMS OVER MISTAKES

AFTER ADVISING THE CLIENT TO SEEK INDEPENDENT COUNSEL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CANNOT ACCEPT A LIEN ON PROPERTY

IN LIEU OF A FEE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAKING CORPORATE STOCK IN LIEU OF LEGAL FEES

CAN BE FRAUGHT WITH COMPLICATIONS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CAN'T WRITE A W ILL CREATING A

BEQUEST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN AN EXECUTOR AND SIBLINGS PART WAYS, IT

MAY PRODUCE CONFLICTS FOR AN ESTATE'S LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE RULES HAVE NOT YET ADDRESSED THE ISSUE

OF 'EMOTIONAL' CONFLICT OF INTEREST


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A COURT-APPOINTED LAWYER CAN'T ACCEPT A LARGE GIFT

FROM AN INDIGENT CLIENT

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Answers on Professional Responsibility KEEPING SETTLEMENT AMOUNTS CONFIDENTIAL FROM FELLOW

PLAINTIFFS IS UNTENABLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOUR CLIENT NEED NOT STARVE WAITING FOR A PENDING

SETTLEMENT CHECK


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S IMPRACTICAL TO LIMIT ATTORNEYS IN THEIR

PURCHASING CHOICES.


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PARENTS' PRESENCE DOESN'T BREACH PRIVILEGE

WHEN CLIENT IS A CHILD
















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CLIENT'S ESTATE







Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO MONIES MAY BE ADVANCED TO A CLIENT IN

ANTICIPATION OF AN AWARD OR SETTLEMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DEVELOPING MOVIE IDEAS WHILE REPRESENTING

A CLIENT MAY BRING CONFLICT PROBLEMS



CAN EASE HEADACHES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WITH "SEVERAL HATS" MUST MAKE CLEAR WHAT

ROLE THEY'RE ACTING IN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS IMPROPER TO USE CLIENT INFORMATION IN MAKING

PERSONAL INVESTMENT DECISIONS



EXECUTOR


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THOU SHALT NOT STEAL THY COLLEAGUE'S CLIENT








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO PASS ALONG INFORMATION

FROM ONE CLIENT TO ANOTHER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility GIFTS FROM CLIENTS CAN CREATE ETHICAL

PROBLEMS














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility GIFTS FROM CLIENTS CAN CREATE ETHICAL

PROBLEMS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST BE CAREFUL IN SETTING CASH

DISPUTES WITH THEIR CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO LAWYER-CLIENT SEX MEANS NO, BUT PLATONIC

RELATIONSHIPS ARE ANOTHER STORY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IF YOU DISCOVER A NEW ANGLE TO HELP ONE CLIENT, YOU

DON'T HAVE TO KEEP IT TO YOURSELF

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and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRO SE LITIGANTS MAY BE CONTACTED BY THEIR

LAWYER-ADVERSARIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO 'COOLING-OFF' PERIOD WHERE AN

EX-CLIENT MAY NOT DATE AN ATTORNEY



DISQUALIFICATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY ADVANCE COSTS TO A CLIENT THAT

NEED NOT BE REPAID IF THE CASE FAILS





and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY DECLINE TO ACCEPT FEES ALREADY EARNED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW CONFLICT RULES GOVERN HIRING OF EXECUTORS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS HAVE SEVERAL HURDLES TO CLEAR

BEFORE DOING BUSINESS DEALS WITH A FIRM CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW RULES WILL PROVIDE LAWYERS WITH

GUIDANCE ON 'CONCURRENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.'


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW RULES PROHIBIT SEX















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BETWEEN LAWYERS AND THEIR CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THIRD PARTIES MAY FINANCE REPRESENTATION, BUT THE

LAWYER OWES A DUTY ONLY TO THE CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER'S OBLIGATION TO THE CLIENT OUTWEIGHS THE

WISHES OF AN INSURER PAYING FOR THE REPRESENTATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHILE ETHICAL RULES ALLOW AN ATTORNEY TO TAKE A

JUDGMENT NOTE, CIVIL PROCEDURE APPEARS TO PROHIBIT IT





and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS' SELLING FINANCIAL PRODUCTS IS UNDER DEBATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility OLD COMMON LAW TORT LIABILITY MAY PREVENT

LITIGATION FINANCE IN PENNSYLVANIA


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S NEVER A GOOD IDEA TO FACE OFF AGAINST A

LAWYER WHO IS A FAMILY MEMBER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN TWO PERSONS HAVE SERIOUS INJURIES, IT IS

ALMOST ALWAYS IMPROPER TO REPRESENT BOTH PARTIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO HAVE SIDE BUSINESSES HAVE A

HIGHER DUTY OF DISCLOSURE TO CLIENTS UNDER THE NEW PROPOSED RULES





and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S A BAD IDEA TO ACCEPT BUSINESS EQUITY IN LIEU OF FEES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN OFFER TO PAY ANOTHER LAWYER'S CLIENT'S RENT IS AKIN

TO BRIBERY

















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S A CLOSE CALL, BUT YOU MAY PAY A CLIENT'S RENT TO

EASE AN EMERGENCY






WITH CLIENTS



LAWYERING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FAMILY FRIENDS MAY NOT MAKE THE BEST ESTATES

CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENT CAN ASSIGN CIVIL RECOVERY CRIMINAL

LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY LIENS CANNOT PREJUDICE CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A GIFT BY ANY OTHER NAME IS STILL UNETHICAL




and Answers on Professional Responsibility LOAN COMPANIES PROVIDE VIABLE BUT RISKY OPTIONS




and Answers on Professional Responsibility USE CAUTION WHEN MIXING CLIENTS, INVESTMENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS CAN'T ENTICE POTENTIAL CLIENTS WITH GIFTS
















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COMBINATION



CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WIN-OR-LOSE COSTS PERMITTED







CREATE CONFLICT



DRIED



A.S.A.P. IS OK


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD KEEP ONGOING CASES OUT OF THE BOOK

BUSINESS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NOT EVERY BUSINESS DEAL WITH A CLIENT IS

PROHIBITED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T GET RELEASES FROM UNREPRESENTED

CLIENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ONLINE RESEARCH IS NOT AN 'EXPENSE' UNDER

CONTINGENCY AGREEMENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility IT'S POSSIBLE FOR AN ATTORNEY TO PAY A CLIENT BEFORE

THE SETTLEMENT FUNDS ARE RECEIVED

















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IN WORKERS' COMP.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER IS CAUGHT BETWEEN TWO

CLIENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility INFORM CLIENTS ABOUT BLOWN DEADLINES






and Answers On Professional Responsibility WITNESSES CAN BE REIMBURSED FOR LOST WAGES




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOLICITORS CAN GIVE COUNTY EMPLOYEES GIFTS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T SETTLE THEIR OWN MALPRACTICE

CLAIMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT RECEIVING

GIFTS.



INCREASE THEIR FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DO NOT GIVE YOUR CLIENTS AN ADVANCE ON A

SETTLEMENT



HANDLES A CASE

















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WITH 'NO FEE' PROMISES








and Answers On Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS SHOULD AVOID PAYING FOR THEIR CLIENTS' CAB

FARE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN CLIENTS DEMAND THEIR FILES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility MOM AND DAD MAY PAY THE BILL, BUT JUNIOR IS

STILL THE CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DOING BUSINESS WITH A CLIENT IS TROUBLE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility AVOID BEING A MEDIA AGENT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility NO PAY FOR FACT WITNESSES




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T CASH IN ON CLIENT INFO.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN REPRESENT THOSE THEY'VE

BORROWED MONEY FROM


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CAN OPERATE ANOTHER BUSINESS OUT

OF THE FIRM.




and Answers On Professional Responsibility ARBITRATION CLAUSES DON'T BELONG IN FEE AGREEMENTS


















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN A LAWYER GIVE GIFTS TO A CLIENT?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility IS IT ETHICAL TO GET BONUSES FRONT CLIENTS?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A WITNESS ASKS FOR MORE MONEY






and Answers On Professional Responsibility IF YOU'RE MADE AN ERROR, DON'T TRY TO MAKE A DEAL

WITH THE CLIENT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility REPRESENTING YOUR SPOUSE





RULE 1.9


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SUICIDE BRINGS ON MANY CHANGES, BUT IT DOESN'T END

THE DUTY OF CONFIDENTIALITY

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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRIVILEGE MAY ATTACH EVEN BEFORE AN

ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS FORMED





and Answers on Professional Responsibility KNOWLEDGE OF BUSINESS SECRETS MAY PREVENT

REPRESENTING A COMPETITOR




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN CHANGING FIRMS, THE SOURCE OF

INFORMATION IS KEY TO WHETHER IT CAN BE USED















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility FOR A LAWYER, THERE ARE FEW, IF ANY, 'CASUAL'

CONVERSATIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility EX-ASSOCIATES GENERALLY DON'T CREATE CONFLICTS FOR

THEIR OLD FIRMS ACROSS THE AISLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER-POLITICIAN SHOULD BE WARY OF CONFLICTS

WHEN MAKING IMPACT STATEMENT IN COURT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDICIAL DIRECTIVE CAN FORCE A LAWYER TO

PROCEED IN THE FACE OF AN ETHICAL DILEMMA


and Answers on Professional Responsibility BEFORE MEETING WITH A CLIENT'S CO-DEFENDANT, A

LAWYER SHOULD CLEAR ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN REPRESENT AN EX-CLIENT'S SPOUSE, WITH

APPROPRIATE WAIVERS




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FORMER GUARDIAN AD LITEM MAY NOT WORK AS

SOLICITOR FOR A CHILD SERVICES AGENCY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRIMINAL DEFENDANT'S FORMER LAWYER CANNOT NOW

REPRESENT HIS VICTIM IN A CIVIL SUIT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EX-GOVERNMENT LAWYER'S CONTACTS MAY LEAD TO

CONFLICTS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE



















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY REPRESENT A SPOUSE IN A DIVORCE MATTER

AGAINST A FORMER CLIENT





and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICT LOOMS IN REPRESENTING A TAXICAB OWNER AND

THE CONTRACTOR DRIVING THE VEHICLE











Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEWLY-ELECTED D.A. CAN NOT ACT IN CASES









and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FIRM MAY REPRESENT A NEW CLIENT AGAINST A FORMER

CLIENT, WITH TWO CAVEATS



DUTY





and Answers on Professional Responsibility BE AWARE OF CONFIDENTIALITY IN JOINT DEFENSE

AGREEMENTS















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TRYING TO JUGGLE CONFLICTING CASES CAN

BACKFIRE



LAWYERING











Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MIGHT HAVE TO KEEP QUIET EVEN IF

THEY KNOW THEIR CLIENTS ARE INNOCENT



TAKE SIDES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ADAS WITH PRIVATE PRACTICES CAN'T PROSECUTE

FIRM CLIENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PHONE CALLS CAN PROVE COSTLY FOR ATTORNEYS




and Answers On Professional Responsibility A LITTLE ROMANCE IS ALL RIGHT IF THE CASE IS COMPLETED



OFFICE DISQUALIFIED




















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER DOES LEGAL RESEARCH FOR

SOMEONE ELSE'S CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ARGUING INEFFECTIVENESS OF COUNSEL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility W HEN THE DA'S OFFICE WANTS TO PROSECUTE A

WITNESS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DUAL REPRESENTATION IS A CURSE FOR DEFENSE

LAWYERS






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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS IN LOVE MAY WANT TO RECONSIDER

DUELING IN COURT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T ARGUE TWO SIDES





DIVORCE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A SECRETARY SWITCHES LAW FIRMS

RULE 1.10



















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN CHANGING FIRMS, THE SOURCE OF

INFORMATION IS KEY TO WHETHER IT CAN BE USED





and Answers on Professional Responsibility EX-ASSOCIATES GENERALLY DON'T CREATE CONFLICTS FOR

THEIR OLD FIRMS ACROSS THE AISLE








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FIRM MAY REPRESENT A CLIENT AFTER AN

ADVERSE PARTY HAS PASSED ON A FIRM'S SERVICES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DILIGENT SCREENING IS THE KEY TO AVOIDING

DISQUALIFICATION WHEN LAWYERS CHANGE FIRMS








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO STRICT PROHIBITION ON A FATHER AND

DAUGHTER REPRESENTING OPPOSITE SIDES

















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NON-LAWYER PERSONNEL MAY HAVE THEIR OWN

CONFLICTS THAT MAY AFFECT THE FIRM

















and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FIRM MAY REPRESENT A NEW CLIENT AGAINST A FORMER

CLIENT, WITH TWO CAVEATS









OFFICE DISQUALIFIED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility OFFICE MATES SHOULD NOT FACE OFF IN CRIMINAL

CASES


















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN LAWYERS PLAY MUSICAL CHAIRS



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RULE 1.11








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE GOVERNMENT 'REVOLVING DOOR' CAN CREATE

THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REAL CONFLICTS CAN ARISE WHEN A LAWYER SERVES AS A

LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL



LAW



















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL LAW CLERK MUST W EIGH POTENTIAL

CONFLICTS WHEN SEEKING A JOB AS A LAWYER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DILIGENT SCREENING IS THE KEY TO AVOIDING

DISQUALIFICATION WHEN LAWYERS CHANGE FIRMS










and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EX-GOVERNMENT LAWYER'S CONTACTS MAY LEAD TO

CONFLICTS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PART-TIME DISTRICT ATTORNEYS MUST KEEP

SEPARATE THEIR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PRACTICES








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DAS CAN'T JOB SEARCH WITH OPPOSING DEFENSE

FIRMS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MOVING FROM PUBLIC TO PRIVATE SECTOR MEANS














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CAREFUL NEGOTIATING



ATTORNEYS.

RULE 1.12


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CAREFUL PLANNING IS NEEDED TO AVOID PITFALLS

OF HIRING JUDICIAL LAW CLERKS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE ROLE OF THIRD PARTY NEUTRAL HAS BEEN

DEFINED MORE STRINGENTLY THAN IT HAS BEEN IN THE PAST





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL LAW CLERK MUST WEIGH POTENTIAL

CONFLICTS WHEN SEEKING A JOB AS A LAWYER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility STRICT LIMITS APPLY WHEN REPRESENTING A PARTY IN A

CASE A PARTNER HAS TRIED TO MEDIATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEUTRAL MEDIATOR NEEDS INFORMED CONSENT

BEFORE BECOMING ONE PARTY'S LAWYER








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CONTROVERSIAL ETHICS GUIDANCE COMMITTEE

OPINION SHOULD BE RECONSIDERED



















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility ARBITRATORS MAY NEVER BECOME ADVOCATES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLERKS MUST INFORM JUDGE OF PRIVATE

EMPLOYMENT NEGOTIATIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE RESTRICTIONS ON A JUDGE'S POST-RETIREMENT

JOB


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CLERKS MOVING ON


and Answers On Professional Responsibility THERE ARE NO RULES EXPRESSLY GOVERNING LAW CLERKS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility A CRIMINAL CASE REVISTS A FORMER LAW CLERK



RULE 1.13


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REPRESENTING AND SUING GOVERNMENT ENTITIES REQUIRES

A LAWYER TO CONSIDER WHETHER THEY ARE RELATED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PA. RULES OF CORPORATE REPRESENTATION NEED

MODERNIZATION TO KEEP UP WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE CAN GIVE WAY TO OPEN

GOVERNMENT LAWS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE ORGANIZATION'S LAW YER MAY NOT OWE A

CONFIDENTIALITY DUTY TO INDIVIDUALS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EMPLOYEES MUST BE ADVISED BY CORPORATE

COUNSEL THAT THEIR ANSWERS ARE NOT CONFIDENTIAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CORPORATE COUNSEL MUST BE CAREFUL IN

CONDUCTING EMPLOYEE INTERVIEWS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICTS MAY BE WAIVED WHEN SUING A















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CORPORATE CLIENT'S SUBSIDIARY, BUT IT IS NOT A GREAT IDEA


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN OFFICIALS ARE TARGETS OF AN

INVESTIGATION, CONFLICT IS APPARENT FOR THE CORPORATION'S LAWYER







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on Professional Reponsibility January 31, 2005 THE NEW PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY RULES ALLOW

A LAWYER TO SUE A CORPORATE CLIENT'S SUBSIDIARY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY WHO IS REPRESENTING AN ESTATE

REPRESENTS THE ESTATE THROUGH THE EXECUTOR, BUT DOES NOT REPRESENT THE EXECUTOR

DIRECTLY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN INTERVIEWING EMPLOYEES FOR AN INTERNAL

INVESTIGATION, CORPORATE COUNSEL MUST MAKE CLEAR WHO THEIR CLIENT IS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO RULE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITS CORPORATE COUNSEL

FROM SERVING AS A DIRECTOR, BUT IT'S NOT RECOMMENDED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REPRESENTATION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL CAN

CONFLICT WITH A MUNICIPAL SOLICITOR'S DUTY TO THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY





and Answers on Professional Responsibility NON-LAWYER SUPERVISOR CANNOT OVERRULE

SUBORDINATE LAWYER'S PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN PENNSYLVANIA, AN ATTORNEY CAN REVEAL FINANCIAL

FRAUD


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE APPLIES TO

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL JUST AS MUCH AS PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER HAS AN ETHICAL OBLIGATION TO REPORT

CORPORATE WRONGDOING TO DIRECTORS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ESTATE LAWYER'S DUTY TO THE ESTATE CAN'T BE

OVERLOOKED BECAUSE OF LOYALTY TO THE EXECUTOR


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SERVING AS CORPORATE DIRECTORS MAY HAVE

A CONFLICT IF THEY REPRESENT THE COMPANY




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE CORPORATE COUNSEL DILEMMA


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DUTY TO CLIENT MAY WAIVER WHEN ETHICS ARE

CHALLENGED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility W HEN IN-HOUSE COUNSEL TALKS WITH AN

EXECUTIVE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility SCHOOL BOARD LAWYERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF

THEIR ROLES





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NOT ALL CONFESSIONS ARE PROTECTED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility INVESTIGATIONS CAN BE TRICKY FOR IN-HOUSE ATTORNEYS

RULE 1.14


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRIVILEGE MAY BE TRUMPED BY RESPONSIBILITY

TO PROTECT MINOR'S INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CONTINUES TO REPRESENT HIS OR HER














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CLIENT UNTIL THE COURT GIVES APPROVAL TO WITHDRAW


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PARENTS' PRESENCE DOESN'T BREACH PRIVILEGE

WHEN CLIENT IS A CHILD


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROTECTING A CLIENT MAY SOMETIMES MEAN

SEEKING A GUARDIAN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY SEEK A GUARDIAN FOR AN ELDERLY CLIENT

WITH DIMINISHED CAPACITY





and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS SUGGESTED THAT LAWYERS NOT ASK AN IMPAIRED

CLIENT FOR A FEE IN APPLYING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A YOUNG ADULT MAY NOT BE TREATED AS A CLIENT WITH

DIMINISHED CAPACITY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY BREACH CONFIDENTIALITY TO PROTECT AN

INCAPACITATED CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY WHEN

THEIR CLIENT IS INCAPACITATED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THEIR

CLIENT, EVEN IF THE CLIENT HAS AN ADDICTION PROBLEM



OVERSTEPS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOMETIMES IT'S PROPER TO INTERFERE WITH FAMILY

MATTERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility INVESTIGATE BEFORE INTERFERING WITH FAMILY














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SITUATIONS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ADAS SHOULD BE CAREFUL WHEN COMMUNICATING

WITH DEFENDANTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT IS MENTALLY DISABLED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS CAN'T REPORT THEIR CLIENTS FOR

CHILD ABUSE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT STARTS ACTING IRRATIONAL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility MOM AND DAD MAY PAY THE BILL, BUT JUNIOR IS

STILL THE CLIENT





RULE 1.15



NON-LAWYER STAFF


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENT FUNDS SHOULD GO INTO AN IOLTA ACCOUNT ONLY

WHEN THE AMOUNT IS NOMINAL AND WILL BE HELD BRIEFLY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS ARE BECOMING

MORE STRINGENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS AND CLIENTS SHOULD REACH ACCORD ON

THE DISPOSITION OF CASE FILES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW RULES HAVE BROUGHT GREATER SPECIFICITY

IN REGULATION OF IOLTA ACCOUNTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WELL-MAINTAINED IOLTAS ARE KEY TO

PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY AND HONESTY














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility BEWARE THE BANK CHARGE: ACCEPTING PAYMENT

BY CREDIT CARD BRINGS AN ESCROW AND IOLTA PITFALL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO WAY TO BYPASS THE NEED FOR AN

ESCROW/IOLTA ACCOUNT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE RULES ON RECORD KEEPING ARE STRICT;

IGNORE THEM AT YOUR PERIL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CREDIT CARDS MAY BE ACCEPTED FOR ATTORNEY

FEE PAYMENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ETHICAL PITFALLS LURK WHEN DISPOSING OLD FILES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MAJOR RULE CHANGES ARE BREWING ON THE IOLTA

FRONT



CLIENT FILES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISPUTED FUNDS MAY NOT BE RETURNED ON

DEMAND TO YOUR CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST MASTER RULES GOVERNING WHERE TO HOLD

CLIENT FUNDS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EVERY LAWYER IS OBLIGATED TO OPERATE A FULLY

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOMETIMES, CLIENTS MAY NOT SIMPLY COLLECT

'THEIR' MONEY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SUBSTANTIAL ASSETS HELD FOR A LONG PERIOD SHOULD NOT

BE PLACED IN AN IOLTA ACCOUNT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EXCEPTION TO THE COMMINGLING RULE ALLOWS FOR

PAYMENT OF FEES ON ESCROW ACCOUNTS














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and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE SUPREME COURT HAS RAMPED UP RECORD-KEEPING

REQUIREMENTS FOR LAWYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEW RULE GOVERNING ESCROW AND IOLTA

ACCOUNTS IS UNCHANGED FROM ITS PREDECESSOR


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T GET A PRINTED COPY OF THE NEW

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY RULES -- YET


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE RULE GOVERNING ESCROW HAS NOT BEEN

WIPED OUT OF EXISTENCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEW PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RULES ADDRESS

THE DUTY TO MAINTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE NO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FITTING OUT

A LAW OFFICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL MAY PENALIZE LAWYERS FOR

FAILURE TO KEEP FINANCIAL RECORDS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REFERRAL FEES MUST BE HELD IN ESCROW UNTIL

PAID TO REFERRING COUNSEL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EX-CLIENT'S MONEY MAY NOT BE INSTANTLY

RETURNABLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility MONIES DUE A REFERRING ATTORNEY MUST BE TREATED

LIKE MONIES DUE A CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENT PROPERTY REQUIRES SPECIAL HANDLING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RUBBERSTAMPING ISN'T SMART


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility OFFICE, ACCOUNTS SHOULD BE LOCATED IN SAME

STATE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility FEE DISPUTES MAY FREEZE UP FUNDS















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IOLTA ACCOUNT REQUIREMENT MAY BE WAIVED,

SOMETIMES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WITH CLIENTS' PERSONAL PROPERTY




and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO LIE VIOLATE LEGAL ETHICS RULES






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS HOLDING MONEY FOR A CLIENT MUST

CONSIDER OBLIGATIONS TO THIRD PARTIES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NO PROMISE? THEN NO OBLIGATION TO A CLIENT'S

CREDITOR


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A REFRESHER: MAINTAIN CLIENT RECORDS FOR FIVE

YEARS

43. 5/24/1999 Pa. L. Wkly 3 22 PLW 585 Pennsylvania Law Weekly May 24, 1999 Allocatur Alert AVOID

ETHICAL BIND IF CLIENT RENEGES ON PAYING PROVIDER


and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE SAME RESPONSIBILITIES APPLY, NO MATTER WHO'S

HOLDING THE MONEY


and Answers On Professional Responsibility SEEKING MORE CLARIFICATION ON IOLTA


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A CLIENT'S CONSENT ISN'T ALWAYS NEEDED IN

PAYING REFERRAL FEES






















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNTS SHOULD BE SET UP

AS IOLTA ACCOUNTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CLEARING UP THE CONFUSION OVER IOLTA




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYER FEES CAN'T BE PAID WITH AN ESCROW

CHECK


A THIRD PARTY'S PROPERTY MUST BE SEGREGATED



DIVORCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FUNDS UNCOLLECTED BY CLIENTS: NOT SUCH A

RARE PROBLEM




BE UNETHICAL

RULE 1.16





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CONTINUES TO REPRESENT HIS OR HER

CLIENT UNTIL THE COURT GIVES APPROVAL TO WITHDRAW


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REPRESENTATION IS A TWO-WAY STREET


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENTS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW A

CONFLICT WAIVER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO RECOURSE FOR A SO-CALLED UNFAIR

DISCHARGE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NON-PAYMENT IS REASON FOR WITHDRAWAL














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CLIENT FILES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CLIENT MAY EFFECTIVELY DISCHARGE THE

LAWYER WITHOUT SAYING SO



UNETHICAL





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ASSERTING LIEN AGAINST CLIENT MAY

RETAIN PAPERS AS LONG AS CLIENT SUFFERS NO PREJUDICE



OF INTEREST


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN UNINJURED LAWYER SHOULD NOT WITHDRAW IF HIT BY

A CLIENT DURING A CRIMINAL TRIAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FIRM THAT WILL NOT RELEASE CLIENT FILES TO A

DEPARTING ASSOCIATE COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE SOME PROBLEMS








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY LIENS CANNOT PREJUDICE CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MISSING CLIENTS MUST BE PROTECTED BY

ATTORNEY




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T GET RELEASES FROM UNREPRESENTED















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CLIENTS



BE UNETHICAL


and Answers On Professional Responsibility RAISING FEES MIDSTREAM RAISES CONCERNS

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and Answers On Professional Responsibility WITH WARNING, LAWYERS CAN WITHDRAW FOR

NONPAYMENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN IN-HOUSE COUNSEL GETS FIRED





OBLIGATION TO CASES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NON-REFUNDABLE FEES ARE ALLOWED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT DISAPPEARS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DISCHARGED ATTORNEY MAY STILL HAVE TO SHOW

UP FOR HEARING.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAUTIOUS WHEN DESTROYING OLD FILES




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT DUMPS YOU



THE CASES

RULE 1.17


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY SELL THEIR PRACTICE IN ORDER TO
















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GO INTO PUBLIC SERVICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY NOT SIDELINE THEMSELVES FROM FUTURE

CASES AS PART OF A SETTLEMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER WHO SELLS THEIR PRACTICE MAY PARTICIPATE

IN A BRIEF TRANSITION PERIOD



INCAPACITY



INCAPACITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY DISCUSS OPEN CASES WITH

WOULD-BE BUYERS OF THEIR PRACTICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOME CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED

WHEN NEGOTIATING THE SALE OF A PRACTICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A MERGER IS NOT A SALE UNDER RULE 1.17


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AFTER SELLING YOUR PRACTICE, YOU MAY NO LONGER

ENGAGE IN THE PRIVATE PRACTICE OF LAW


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN SELLING A LAW PRACTICE, 'BAD; CASES COME WITH THE

GOOD


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO HAVE SOLD THEIR PRACTICE MAY

STILL TAKE REFERRAL FEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEW RULE WILL SOON ALLOW THE SALE OF A LAW

PRACTICE





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU PROBABLY CAN'T SELL A LAW PRACTICE UPON

RETIREMENT














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RULE FOR SALE OF PRACTICES STALLED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility SELLING PRACTICES IS A NO-NO

18. 9/1/1997 Pa. L. Wkly. 1 20 PLW 1137 Pennsylvania Law Weekly September 1, 1997 SALE OF LAW

PRACTICES EYED Mary Ellen Fox



THE CASES

RULE 1.18




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRIVILEGE MAY ATTACH EVEN BEFORE AN

ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS FORMED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN MEETING WITH PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS,

ENSURE THERE IS NO CONFLICT WITH EXISTING CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility FOR A LAWYER, THERE ARE FEW, IF ANY, 'CASUAL'

CONVERSATIONS






DISQUALIFICATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibilty A BRIEF CONSULTATION WITH A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT

NO LONGER AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIES A LAWEYER FROM LATER REPRESENTING AN ADVERSE

PARTY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T GET A PRINTED COPY OF THE NEW

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY RULES -- YET


















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RULE 1.19


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEW RULE GOVERNS THE CONDUCT OF

LAWYERS WHO ALSO PERFORM LOBBYING SERVICES FOR CLIENTS

RULE 2.1


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS ARE NOT JUST FIXERS OF SPECIFIC

PROBLEMS; THEY ARE COUNSELORS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CAN RECOMMEND A FINANCIAL ADVISER TO A

CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY'S ADVICE MAY EXPAND BEYOND THE

LAW




and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ARE ASKED FOR ALL KINDS OF ADVICE

RULE 2.2










Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY NOT REPRESENT A CLIENT IN A

DISPUTE AFTER MAKING A FAILED ATTEMPT AT MEDIATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility INTERNET OPENS THE DOOR TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES,

CONFLICTS
















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DIVORCE

RULE 2.3


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY NEED NOT TURN OVER AN ADVERSE

BUSINESS REPORT CREATED FOR A CLIENT





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONFLICTS MAY BE HIDDEN IN TITLE SEARCHES FOR

WOULD-BE BUYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS PLAYING DOUBLE DUTY MUST BE CAREFUL


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL DOING EVALUATIONS FOR THIRD PARTIES

RULE 2.4





and Answers on Professional Responsibility STRICT LIMITS APPLY WHEN REPRESENTING A PARTY IN A

CASE A PARTNER HAS TRIED TO MEDIATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEUTRAL MEDIATOR NEEDS INFORMED CONSENT

BEFORE BECOMING ONE PARTY'S LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS HAVE DIFFERENT DUTIES TO DIFFERENT

TYPES OF TRIBUNAL



















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RULE 3.1


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM UNDERTAKING

ACTIONS THAT WOULD HAVE ONLY TRIVIAL IMPACT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IF THERE ARE FACTS IN DISPUTE, DON'T TRY TO ARGUE FOR

SUMMARY JUDGMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility BOILERPLATE ALLEGATIONS, WHERE THERE ARE NOT

GROUNDS, ARE A BEACH OF ETHICS



WORK


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NOT EVERY CHALLENGE TO EXISTING LAW IS

FRIVOLOUS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility FRIVOLOUS MOTIONS TO RECUSE MAY WARRANT DISCIPLINE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN AN ASSOCIATE THINKS A LAWSUIT IS

FRIVOLOUS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility MAKING FRIVOLOUS ALLEGATIONS IS UNETHICAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO REAL ETHICAL RULE ON ATTORNEY COURTESY

RULE 3.2




and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CLIENT'S BEST INTEREST MAY NOT JUSTIFY INTERMINABLE

DELAY



WORK


and Answers on Professional Responsibility EXCESSIVE DEPOSITION TAKING IS USUALLY NOT AN ETHICAL















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BREACH, BUT THERE ARE LIMITS



OBLIGATION TO CASES

RULE 3.3





and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT THAT ADVERSE FACTS BE

TURNED OVER IN A CIVIL CASE

RULE 3.4


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT THAT ADVERSE FACTS BE

TURNED OVER IN A CIVIL CASE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS CAN'T TELL

WITNESSES NOT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE DISCOVERY

INCLUDES AN OBLIGATION TO ENSURE THAT DOCUMENTS ARE DISCERNIBLY ORGANIZED

4. 8/4/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 832 Pennsylvania Law Weekly August 4, 2008 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY PAY WITNESSES FOR COSTS INCURRED

TRAVELING TO TESTIFY AT TRIAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS APPEARING BEFORE GOVERNMENT BODIES ARE

EXPECTED TO ACT ETHICALLY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COMPENSATING WITNESSES FOR EXPENSES RELATED

TO AN APPEARANCE IS PERMISSIBLE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NOT EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO YOUR OPINION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PAY FOR FACT TESTIMONY IS FROWNED ON, BUT A WITNESS

MAY BE OFFERED SOME BENEFITS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO LAWYER CAN PREVENT A W ITNESS FROM

COOPERATING WITH THE ADVERSARY













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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER FOR A CRIME VICTIM MAY NOT OFFER THE

CLIENT'S SILENCE FOR MONEY WITHOUT THE PROSECUTOR'S APPROVAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility STATEMENTS OF PERSONAL OPINION ARE THE MOST

COMMON ETHICAL VIOLATION DURING TRIAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST LIVE UP TO OBLIGATIONS THAT

NON-LAWYERS DO NOT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility BE MINDFUL OF THE FINE LINE BETWEEN VALID

ARGUMENT AND PERSONAL OPINION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE GOOD REASONS FOR THE TRADITIONAL

PROHIBITION AGAINST TALKING TO WITNESSES DURING CROSS-EXAMINATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S WRONG TO INSTRUCT A PERSON WHO IS NOT

YOUR CLIENT TO REFUSE INFORMATION TO AN ADVERSE PARTY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COMMON SENSE, NOT ETHICAL RULES, GOVERN

COURTROOM DECORUM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AS WITNESSES, LAWYERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO SPECIAL

TREATMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T TELL NON-CLIENTS TO REFUSE TO

COOPERATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ONLY SUGGEST TO THE JURY WHAT THE EVIDENCE

SHOWS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ILLEGALLY OBTAINED EVIDENCE MAY BE USED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISTRACTING OBJECTIONS NOT PROFESSIONAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FULL DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED IN A CRIMINAL PLEA

COLLOQUY
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CODE OF CIVILITY IS NOT A CURE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LITIGATORS SHOULD LEAVE OPINIONS AT THE DOOR


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL MAY SPEAK

WITHOUT THE COMPANY'S CONSENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T LET WITNESS EXPENSES CROSS THE LINE TO

INDUCEMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REFRAIN FROM TELLING WITNESSES NOT TO SPEAK

TO THE OTHER PARTY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility IT'S OKAY TO TALK TO A WITNESS DURING A

DEPOSITION.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility EXCESSIVE SUBPOENA FEES ARE UNETHICAL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN'T INSTRUCT WITNESSES NOT TO TALK


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WITNESSES CAN BE PAID FOR MISSING WORK




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN AN ASSOCIATE GETS CAUGHT BETWEEN A

PARTNER AND ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THERE IS A DISPUTE W HETHER NON-EXPERT

WITNESSES CAN BE PAID




and Answers On Professional Responsibility CONDUCT RULES APPLY IN A LEGISLATIVE SETTING


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN'T TELL WITNESSES NOT TO TALK


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WITNESSES CAN'T TESTIFY ON A CONTINGENT BASIS
















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility NO PAY FOR FACT WITNESSES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A PROSECUTION WITNESS'S LIES WILL HELP

THE DEFENDANT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T PLAY TRICKS DURING TRIAL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility MUST ALL EVIDENCE BE TURNED OVER TO THE DA?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A WITNESS ASKS FOR MORE MONEY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN YOUR CLIENT LIES AT A DEPOSITION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ANOTHER LAWYER'S EX PARTE CONTACT WITH

YOUR EXPERTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility TELLING WITNESSES NOT TO TALK TO THE POLICE

IS A BIG MISTAKE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility HANDLING IMPLEMENTS OF CRIME

RULE 3.5


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CONTRIBUTIONS TO JUDGES RUNNING FOR

RETENTION OR HIGHER OFFICE ARE OK BUT CAN BE PROBLEMATIC


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NOTHING UNETHICAL ABOUT MAKING

OBJECTIONS DURING OPENING AND CLOSING ARGUMENTS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PERSONAL ATTACKS AND INVECTIVE HAVE NO

LEGITIMATE PLACE IN AN APPELLATE BRIEF


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CCING THE OPPONENT DOESNT WASH AWAY THE

TAINT OF AN EX PARTE LETTER















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN EX PARTE TALKS ARE NEEDED, THE LAWYER

MUST PREVENT ADVERSE AUTHORITY AND FACTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DEALING WITH AN ERRANT JUDGE CAN BE A TEST OF

PROFESSIONALISM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY BLOW THE WHISTLE ON IMPROPER EX PARTE

COMMUNICATIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility TALKING TO JURORS CAN PROVIDE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE,

BUT LOCAL RULES MUST BE HEEDED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY TALK TO JURORS, BUT MUST NOT

'TAINT' THEIR EXPERIENCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T TELL CLIENTS YOU'RE LEAVING BEFORE YOU TELL THE

FIRM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility TALKING TO JURORS CAN BE A VERY INSTRUCTIVE

EXPERIENCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOCIAL SANCTION CAN DETER DEMEANING CONDUCT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS THE SUBSTANTIVE CONTENT OF A COMMUNICATION

THAT MAKES IT EX PARTE









NON-LAWYERS DO NOT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CIVILITY ARE ONLY

'ASPIRATIONAL'
















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COURTROOM DECORUM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SAVE THE THEATRICS FOR THE STAGE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EXIGENCIES MAY EXCUSE EX PARTE

COMMUNICATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LETTERS TO JUDGES MAY NOT BE EX PARTE

COMMUNICATIONS, IF COPIED TO OPPOSING COUNSEL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ARBITRATORS HAVE A QUASI-JUDICIAL ROLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility KEEP THE PRAISE DOWN




and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL DEFERENCE IS ON THE DECLINE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SUBPOENAS IN CRIMINAL CASES MUST GO TO THE

COURTROOM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH 'KEEPING THE FAITH.'


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGE'S RULES MUST ALWAYS BE HEEDED, HOWEVER UNFAIR




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD LEAVE TRIAL STRATEGY TO THE

LITIGATORS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT VACATIONING

WITH LAWYERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T GO WRITING DIRECTLY TO JUDGES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility RUDE BEHAVIOR LOWERS THE LEGAL PROFESSION
















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility EX-PARTE CONTACT WITH A JUDGE'S CLERK BEFORE A TRIAL

IS IMPROPER


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD NOT BE CONTACTING

ARBITRATORS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE OTHER SIDE MUST BE CONTACTED BEFORE AN

EX PARTE MEETING WITH A JUDGE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T PICK ON YOUNGER LAWYERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD NOT BE LOOKING TO PACK THE

COURTROOM




and Answers on Professional Responsibility THIS KIND OF SYMPATHY-GRABBING IS NOT ALLOWED



RULE 3.6


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY SPEAK OUT IN THE PRESS TO EXPLAIN CASES

WHERE THEY ARE NOT PERSONALLY INVOLVED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE IS NOT A VALID RESPONSE

TO AN OPPONENT'S PRESS STATEMENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CASE MUST BE WON IN THE COURTROOM, NOT IN THE

MEDIA


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MUST TAKE CARE TO PREVENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL STATEMENTS DURING AN INVESTIGATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY DISCUSS AN APPELLATE DECISION

IN THE MEDIA, EVEN IF RETRIAL LOOMS
















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility ELECTED PROSECUTORS MUST BE CAREFUL IN CRITICIZING

JUDGES, THEIR FELLOW PUBLIC OFFICIALS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS SHOULDN'T INFLUENCE THE

PUBLIC


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T USE THE THREAT OF GOING TO THE PRESS AS

A NEGOTIATING TACTIC



INCREASE THEIR FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PAST CRIMINAL RECORDS SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT

UP


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS MUST WATCH THEIR WORDS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS HAVE A DUTY TO CURB POLICE

COMMENTS ABOUT CASES

RULE 3.7


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PROSECUTOR MAY ETHICALLY CALL ANOTHER LAWYER

FROM HIS OFFICE TO TESTIFY DURING A TRIAL




3. 10/8/2007 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 30 PLW 676 Pennsylvania Law W eekly October 8, 2007 Ethics forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DELAY IS A HIGHLY-DISFAVORED LITIGATION TACTIC






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN ATTORNEYS RUN FOR COUNTY OFFICE















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER IS BOTH KEY WITNESS AND PARTY



RULE 3.8


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MUST TAKE STEPS TO MAKE SURE THE

ACCUSED KNOWS HOW TO SECURE DEFENSE COUNSEL

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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS SHOULD NOT SEEK WAIVERS OF

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS FROM UNREPRESENTED DEFENDANTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PROSECUTOR MAY NEVER ADVISE PRO SE DEFENDANTS TO

WAIVE THEIR PRELIMINARY HEARINGS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS SHOULDN'T ASK UNREPRESENTED

PARTIES TO WAIVE OF PRELIMINARY HEARINGS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA CUNTIES VARY WIDELY IN THEIR

TREATMENT OF UNREPRESENTED CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS HAVE THE DISCRETION TO TIME OFFERS OF

PLEA BARGAINS TO BENEFIT THEIR CASE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MAY NOT RETALIATE FOR A

DEFENDANT'S FAILURE TO WAIVE A PRELIMINARY HEARING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PROSECUTOR IS A MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND HAS

HIGHER RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE TRIBUNAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RULES ADDRESS

THE BEHAVIOR OF PROSECUTORS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MAY TALK TO PRO SE DEFENDANTS,

BUT MUST STEP CAREFULLY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MUST TAKE CARE TO PREVENT

EXTRAJUDICIAL STATEMENTS DURING AN INVESTIGATION















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTOR MUST DISCLOSE THE DEATH OF A KEY WITNESS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A DISTRICT ATTORNEY CANNOT ADVISE DEFENDANT

OTHER THAN TO RECOMMEND COUNSEL

15. 9/24/2001 Pa. L. Wkly. 12 24 PLW 1108 Pennsylvania Law Weekly September 24, 2001 Commentary

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ARE DOING THEIR BEST RESPONSE TO 'ETHICS FORUM' CHALLENGING

PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION Robert B. Stewart III



PUBLIC


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION SHOULD HAVE LIMITS



DEAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADA SHOULD NOT NEGOTIATE PLEAS WITH

UNREPRESENTED DEFENDANTS



WITH DEFENDANTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility PERSONAL INTERESTS MAY PREJUDICE PROSECUTORS

AGAINST DEFENDANTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN LIMIT PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS FOR THOSE WHO

WANT ARD


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN MAKE A VICITM TESTIFY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD NOT KEEP SCORE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS SHOULD NOT COUNSEL UNREPRESENTED DEFENDANTS
















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS MUST WATCH THEIR WORDS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS HAVE A DUTY TO CURB POLICE

COMMENTS ABOUT CASES

RULE 3.9





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MUST DISCLOSE THEIR CLIENT'S INTEREST

WHEN APPEARING BEFORE A RULE- MAKING BODY



NON-LAWYERS DO NOT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST DISCLOSE CLIENTS WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM

POLITICAL TESTIMONY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WITNESSES CAN BE PAID FOR MISSING WORK


and Answers On Professional Responsibility CONDUCT RULES APPLY IN A LEGISLATIVE SETTING

RULE 3.10


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MAY SUBPOENA LAWYERS TO TESTIFY ABOUT

FORMER CLIENTS, BUT JUDICIAL APPROVAL IS REQUIRED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PA. PROSECUTORS ARE LIMITED IN ISSUING SUBPOENAS

AGAINST DEFENSE LAWYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTOR MUST HAVE JUDICIAL APPROVAL TO

SUBPOENA LAWYER IN GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION



















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RULE 4.1


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS AREN'T OBLIGED TO CORRECT

IMMATERIAL ERRORS IN TESTIMONY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA RULES DO NOT APPEAR TO

TOLERATE DECEPTIVE CONDUCT OF THOSE IN THE EMPLOY OF ATTORNEYS











SUMMARY JUDGMENT





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOMETIMES, A DUTY MAY ARISE TO CORRECT AN

OPPONENT'S MISTAKE DURING SETTLEMENTTALKS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ZEALOUS REPRESENTATION CAN NOT JUSTIFY

SUBTERFUGE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS DO NOT HAVE TO VOLUNTEER A CLIENT'S

PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOME PUFFING OF CLAIMS IS ACCEPTABLE IN

SETTLEMENT TALKS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS HAVE DIFFERENT DUTIES TO DIFFERENT

TYPES OF TRIBUNAL














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and Answers on Professional Responsibility LETTERS TO POTENTIAL CLIENTS CAN'T IMPLY WRONGDOING

WITHOUT EVIDENCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T PLAY TRICKS TO TEST IDENTIFICATION IN COURT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY HAD DUTY TO DISCLOSE PENDING

DISCIPLINARY ACTION IN SALE OF LAW PRACTICE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER'S INVESTIGATOR

SHOULD NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF AS 'DETECTIVE'




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A SETTLEMENT OFFER, IF BASED ON UNTRUE

EVIDENCE, CAN'T BE ACCEPTED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST BEW ARE W HEN DOING BUSINESS

WITH CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ONLY SUGGEST TO THE JURY WHAT THE EVIDENCE

SHOWS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EVEN INVESTIGATORS SHOULD NOT USE LIES TO GET

EVIDENCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility HEAD-IN-THE-SAND LAWYERING MAY VIOLATE THE

RULES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD DOUBLE CHECK FACTS AND

FIGURES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility MISLEADING THIRD PARTY IS UNACCEPTABLE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT DOESN'T EXTEND TO

NEGOTIATIONS















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN BE DISCIPLINED FOR NON-WORK RELATED

CONDUCT

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and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE'S A FINE LINE BETWEEN ADVOCACY AND IMPROPER

CONDUCT





WITH DEFENDANTS



DEPOSITION.



OF A SETTLEMENT



MEDICAL BILLS




and Answers On Professional Responsibility PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS CAN'T PASS THEMSELVES OFF AS

DETECTIVES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST OWN UP WHEN THEIR CLIENTS DIE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS DON'T HAVE TO BRING UP THEIR

CLIENT'S PRIOR RECORD




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN YOUR CLIENT DIES DURING SETTLEMENT

TALKS















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T ACCEPT A SETTLEMENT OFFER ON A BOGUS

CASE




and Answers On Professional Responsibility ETHICS OF DRUG FORFEITURE PROCEDURE QUESTIONED

RULE 4.2


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EX-EMPLOYEE OF A DEFENDANT CORPORATION MAY BE

CONTACTED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DIVORCE CASES PROVIDE NO EXCEPTION TO THE BAN

ON CONTACTING A REPRESENTED ADVERSE PARTY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LETTER SOLICITING POTENTIAL CLIENTS SHOULD

INCLUDE A DISCLAIMER TO AVOID CLAIMS OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT INTERFERENCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE BAN ON TALKING TO REPRESENTED PARTIES IS

ABSOLUTE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST TAKE CARE IN COMMUNICATING TO

ANOTHER LAWYER'S CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CANNOT PRECLUDE WITNESSES FROM

TALKING TO OPPONENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EX-MANAGER MAY BE CONTACTED IN AN ACTION

AGAINST THEIR FORMER ORGANIZATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility BEWARE OF THE HIDDEN DATA IMBEDDED IN YOUR

COMPUTER-GENERATED DOCUMENTS




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO LAWYER CAN PREVENT A WITNESS FROM

COOPERATING WITH THE ADVERSARY
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE PROPRIETY OF CONTACT WITH FORMER

EMPLOYEES OF AN ADVERSARY IS UNSETTLED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T COMMUNICATE SETTLEMENT OFFERS TO

ANOTHER LAWYER CLIENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY HAVE GENERAL CONVERSATION

WITH AN EMPLOYEE OF AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ADVERSE CORPORATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A RULE HAS BEEN REVISED TO BAR PRE-INDICTMENT

CONTACT BY A PROSECUTOR WITH A PERSON REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEW RULE MAY ALLOW A LAWYER TO REACH OUT

TO FORMER MANAGERS OF CORPORATIONS WITH ADVERSE INTERESTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EVEN BEFORE A LAWSUIT IS FILED, A LAWYER MAY

NOT CONTACT A REPRESENTED PERSON



WITHOUT EVIDENCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU MAY SERVE A SUBPOENA ON MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

OF A DEFENDANT CORPORATION





and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T BYPASS COUNSEL, EVEN IF THEY ARE

UNAVAILABLE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COURTESY, NOT ETHICAL RULES, DISSUADE END

RUNS AROUND OUTSIDE COUNSEL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S WRONG TO INSTRUCT A PERSON WHO IS NOT

YOUR CLIENT TO REFUSE INFORMATION TO AN ADVERSE PARTY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY HELP A CLIENT WHO IS TALKING TO

AN ADVERSE PARTY, BUT MAY NOT FOSTER THE CONTACT















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A 341 MEETING?


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REPRESENTED PARTIES CAN'T BE CONTACTED, EVEN

IF CONTACT WOULD BE TO THEIR BENEFIT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MUST FOLLOW SAME ETHICAL

CONDUCT RULES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T CONTACT EMPLOYEES WHO AREN'T REPRESENTED BY

COUNSEL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING


and Answers on Professional Responsibility FAMILY MEMBERS NOT IMMUNE FROM ETHICS RULES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOLICITATION LETTERS ARE OK, BUT FOLLOW

ADVERTISING RULES




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL MAY SPEAK

WITHOUT THE COMPANY'S CONSENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REFRAIN FROM TELLING WITNESSES NOT TO SPEAK

TO THE OTHER PARTY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility HIGH COURT TO REVIEW RULE FOR FEDERAL

PROSECUTOR-CRIMINAL DEFENDANT COMMUNICATIONS



WITH DEFENDANTS



DEPOSITION.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN'T INSTRUCT WITNESSES NOT TO TALK
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DEBATING OVER WHETHER TO TALK WITH FORMER

MANAGERS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DISTASTEFUL LETTERS AREN'T NECESSARILY

UNETHICAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T REALLY BYPASS COUNSEL TO TALK TO

A GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIAL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WHO YOU START QUESTIONING


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS NEED PERMISSION TO CONTACT REPRESENTED

WITNESSES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WITH AN OPPOSING PARTY'S EMPLOYEE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility MORE ON COMMUNICATING WITH PARTIES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN THE CLIENTS REACH AN AGREEMENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility INVESTIGATORS SHOULDN'T BE CONTACTING THE

OPPOSING SIDE'S CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN CONTACT A POTENTIAL

DEFENDANTS' LOW-LEVEL EMPLOYEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN ANOTHER LAWYER CONTACTS YOUR CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THIS SUSPECT'S EMPLOYEES CAN BE QUESTIONED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT IS UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN'T TELL WITNESSES NOT TO TALK


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CONTACT WITH A DEFENDANT'S FORMER EMPLOYEE
















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IS ALLOWED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT DUMPS YOU


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A FEDERAL PROSECUTOR'S CONTACT WITH A CLIENT



IS A BIG MISTAKE



RULE 4.3


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEFENSE, LAWYERS SHOULD NOT

CONVERSE WITH THE UNREPRESENTED ALLEGED VICTIM



CONTACTED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S A POOR IDEA TO ADVISE THE DOMESTIC PARTNER

OF A CLIENT YOU'RE DEFENDING ON ABUSE CHARGES





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS CAN'T TELL

WITNESSES NOT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS MUST NOT ADVISE

THE ALLEGED VICTIM -- EVEN IF THE VICTIM WANTS CHARGES DROPPED























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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA CUNTIES VARY WIDELY IN THEIR

TREATMENT OF UNREPRESENTED CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS



LAWYER-ADVERSARIES





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MAY TALK TO PRO SE DEFENDANTS,

BUT MUST STEP CAREFULLY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS MAY HAVE DISCUSSIONS WITH PRO SE

ADVERSARIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A NEW COMMENT GIVES LAWYERS GREATER

LEEWAY TO TALK WITH UNREPRESENTED PERSONS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DEFENSE COUNSEL MAY CONTACT UNREPRESENTED

WITNESSES IN A CRIMINAL CASE, BUT MUST TELL THEM OF THEIR INTEREST









A 341 MEETING?


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility REPRESENTED PARTIES CAN'T BE CONTACTED, EVEN

IF CONTACT WOULD BE TO THEIR BENEFIT



EVIDENCE


















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FOR ATTORNEY AND CLIENT, THREE'S A CROWD






WITH DEFENDANTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DEFENSE LAWYER SHOULD NOT CONTACT THE TREATING

DOCTOR



DEPOSITION.



TAKE SIDES






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WHO YOU START QUESTIONING


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T INSTRUCT A WITNESS HOW TO TESTIFY




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility AVOID TALKING TO UNREPRESENTED PEOPLE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS SHOULD NOT COUNSEL UNREPRESENTED DEFENDANTS



YOUR EXPERTS



IS A BIG MISTAKE















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RULE 4.4






CONTACTED





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CASE LAW IS DEVELOPING, BUT CIVILITY SUGGESTS

THAT AN ATTORNEY SHOULD DELETE PRIVILEGED DOCUMENTS PRODUCED IN ERROR


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DIVORCE CASES PROVIDE NO EXCEPTION TO THE BAN

ON CONTACTING A REPRESENTED ADVERSE PARTY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAPE-RECORDED CONVERSATIONS HAVE NO PLACE

IN COURT PROCEEDINGS





and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN EX-MANAGER MAY BE CONTACTED IN AN ACTION

AGAINST THEIR FORMER ORGANIZATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE ISSUE OF "BURIED" METADATA IS RAPIDLY SURFACING,

AND COURTS MUST ACT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility BEWARE OF THE HIDDEN DATA IMBEDDED IN YOUR

COMPUTER-GENERATED DOCUMENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM UNDERTAKING

ACTIONS THAT WOULD HAVE ONLY TRIVIAL IMPACT



















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility COURT RULES AND ORDERS IMPOSE NECESSARY LIMITS ON

DISCOVERY PRACTICES



LAWYER-ADVERSARIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY MAY PERFORM A TOUGH

CROSS-EXAMINATION EVEN OF A TRUTHFUL WITNESS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility MOST LAWYERS ARE CLUELESS ABOUT ETHICAL

ADVERTISING ON THE INTERNET






EVIDENCE








and Answers On Professional Responsibility DEFENSE LAWYER SHOULD NOT CONTACT THE TREATING

DOCTOR



DEPOSITION.





DETECTIVES

















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YOUR EXPERTS



IS A BIG MISTAKE

RULE 5.1


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEED TO "KEEP ON BILLING" IS FRAUGHT WITH ETHICAL

RISKS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SUPERVISING PARTNER RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCT OF

EMPLOYEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN'T LET PARALEGALS DO A LAWYER'S

WORK


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A YOUNG LAWYER'S OBLIGATIONS IN FINANCIALLY

TROUBLED FIRM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD REVIEW THE DUTY TO SUPERVISE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ETHICS TRAINING BEGINS AT HOME


and Answers On Professional Responsibility PARTNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRM'S ETHICS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility AN IN-HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE IS A GOOD IDEA

RULE 5.2



NON-LAWYER STAFF


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FURTHER GUIDANCE IS NEEDED ON THE ROLE OF

ETHICS COUNSEL WITHIN A LAW FIRM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE LIFE OF AN ASSOCIATE CAN BE HARD,

PARTICULARLY IF A SENIOR LAWYER PREVARICATES














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FILLING FRIVOLOUS MOTIONS, EVEN ON DIRECT

ORDERS, CAN PLACE A JUNIOR LAWYER ON THE ETHICAL HOOK


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ASSOCIATE MAY NOT SIMPLY FOLLOW ORDERS

IF A PARTNER SUGGESTS ETHICALLY DUBIOUS CONDUCT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD NOT TELL CLIENTS THEY ARE NOT IN THE

OFFICE, WHEN THEY ARE



WORK


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY SHOULD NOT SUGGEST THAT A FRIENDSHIP

WITH A JUDGE WILL AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF A CASE



TROUBLED FIRM





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN AN ASSOCIATE THINKS A LAWSUIT IS

FRIVOLOUS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T SEND AFFIDAVITS TO CLIENTS TO SIGN


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility AN IN-HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE IS A GOOD IDEA


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T SIGN A NON-COMPETITION CONTRACT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility YOUNG LAWYER QUESTIONS SENIOR PARTNER'S ETHICS

RULE 5.3



NON-LAWYER STAFF

















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S UP TO LAWYERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL

EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OBLIGATIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DECEPTION IS NOT A LEGITIMATE TACTIC IN CRIMINAL

DEFENSE INVESTIGATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT IS CRUCIAL TO GIVE NON-LAWYER STAFF A THOROUGH

INTRODUCTION TO CONDUCT RULES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS HAVE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

OVER THEIR BOOKKEEPERS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NON-LAWYER PERSONNEL MAY HAVE THEIR OWN

CONFLICTS THAT MAY AFFECT THE FIRM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PARALEGALS MAY ASSIST WITH LEGAL WORK BUT THEY

MUST BE PROPERLY SUPERVISED





and Answers on Professional Responsibility SUPERVISING PARTNER RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCT OF

EMPLOYEES






WORK


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN PROVIDE INSTRUCTION TO

NON-LAWYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRIVILEGE SURVIVES PRESENCE OF SUPPORT STAFF














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and Answers On Professional Responsibility PROPOSED 'FORMERLY ADMITTED ATTORNEY' RULE IS A BAD

IDEA


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DEPOSITIONS ARE OFF-LIMITS FOR PARALEGALS.



ATTORNEYS.



DETECTIVES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility COMMENTS TO A SECRETARY ARE CONFIDENTIAL


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility HIRING A DISBARRED LAWYER AS A PARALEGAL



RULE 5.4


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY NOT SPLIT REFERRAL FEES WITH INSURANCE

BROKERS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE MAY BE A WAY TO REWARD NON-LAWYER EMPLOYEES

WITH PROFIT-SHARING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY SHARE FEES WITH LEGITIMATE

NON-PROFITS



ACCOUNTANTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A REFERRAL FEE MAY GO TO A DECEASED LAWYER'S ESTATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTOREY MAY NEVER - EVER - SPLIT A

COMMISSION WITH A BUSINESS BROKER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEW RULES ALLOW FEE-SHARING WITH A















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NON-PROFIT ENTITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEY MAY PARTNER WITH FINANCIAL PLANNER

TO GIVE SEMINARS BUT MUST EMPHASIZE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE DOES NOT APPLY





and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE ABOUT LEASING OFFICE

SPACE TO NON-LAWYERS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NON-LAWYER SUPERVISOR CANNOT OVERRULE

SUBORDINATE LAWYER'S PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE APPLIES TO

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL JUST AS MUCH AS PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ESTATE PLANNING FOR LAWYERS CAN BE TRICKY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility GOOD WILL IS NOT FOR SALE



A.S.A.P. IS OK


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MAKE SURE A SECRETARY'S BONUS IS NOT A CUT OF

THE FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility INACTIVE LAWYERS CANNOT RECEIVE FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FOREIGN-DOMESTIC LAWYER RELATIONSHIPS

UNCHARTED WATERS IN PENNSYLVANIA


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility IN-HOUSE COUNSEL CAN'T ADVISE A COMPANY'S

CLIENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN IN-HOUSE COUNSEL HASN'T PASSED THE BAR

YET
















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS HIRED BY ACCOUNTING FIRMS CAN'T PRACTICE

LAW


and Answers On Professional Responsibility PAYING PEOPLE FOR REFERRALS IS COMPLETELY

UNACCEPTABLE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN LAWYERS USE INTERPRETERS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DECEASED ATTORNEYS' PRACTICES CAN'T BE PURCHASED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NO REFERRAL FEES FOR LAW STUDENTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CAN OPERATE ANOTHER BUSINESS OUT

OF THE FIRM.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DISBARRED LAWYERS CAN GET REFERRAL FEES



THE CASES





DIVORCE

RULE 5.5


PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RULES ALLOW FOR MULTISTATE USE OF FIRM NAMES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DELAWARE HAS CLOSED THE DOOR TO PRETRIAL PRACTICE

BY PENNSYLVANIA LAWYERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DEMONSTRATING RESPECT FOR ETHICS STANDARDS

CAN HELP THE OUT-OF-STATE LAWYER
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DEMONSTRATING RESPECT FOR ETHICS STANDARDS

CAN HELP THE OUT-OF-STATE LAWYER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUT-OF-STATE CLIENTS

MAY BE PERMISSIBLE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION AND PRACTICE IS QUITE DIFFICULT

IN DELAWARE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN OUT-OF-STATE LAWYER MAY PROVIDE 'TEMPORARY'

LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN PA.





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A RECENT ETHICS DECISION MAY SET UP CONFLICT

BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL COURT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW RULE ON MULTIJURISDICTIONAL

PRACTICE IS A WAY OF FACING REALITY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WORKING FOR A REAL ESTATE BROKER HANDLING

SETTLEMENTS MAY BE AIDING UNAUTHORIZED LAW PRACTICE

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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOME BAR GROUPS HAVE SUPPORTED THE ABILITY

OF OUT-OF-STATE LAWYERS TO PRACTICE BEFORE ADR TRIBUNALS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA LAWYERS MAY NOT GIVE ADVICE

ON OUT-OF-STATE LAW


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE MEANING OF UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE IS

CURRENTLY UNDER EXPLORATION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility VISITING LAWYERS LICENSED IN FEDERAL COURT CAN SET

UP PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE



WORK













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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN PROVIDE INSTRUCTION TO

NON-LAWYERS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAKE CARE WHEN ADVISING PRO SE LITIGANTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility GOOD WILL IS NOT FOR SALE




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER'S SIGNATURE IS COPIED


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility HIRING A DISBARRED LAWYER AS A PARALEGAL





DIVORCE

RULE 5.6


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FEE AGREEMENTS MAY INCLUDE PROTECTION OF

A LAWYER'S RIGHT TO A CONTINGENT FEE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility GENERAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS MAY HOST A JUDGE,

BUT NOT SPECIALIZED ONES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY NOT SIDELINE THEMSELVES FROM FUTURE

CASES AS PART OF A SETTLEMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RESTRICTING A LAWYER'S

FUTURE PRACTICE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS ARE NOT OK IN A

LAWYER'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A 'NO-SUE' PROVISION MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN A

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility NON-COMPETE CLAUSES ARE NON-STARTERS FOR LAWYERS







Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility 50/50 IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR WHEN A PARTNER

LEAVES A FIRM



BE UNETHICAL


and Answers On Professional Responsibility SETTLEMENTS CANNOT RESTRICT THE LEGAL PROFESSION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility IS AN AGREEMENT NOT TO PRACTICE BINDING?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN SOME NON-PROFIT

REFERRAL PROGRAMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T SIGN A NON-COMPETITION CONTRACT



COVENANT

RULE 5.7


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAKING CORPORATE STOCK IN LIEU OF LEGAL FEES

CAN BE FRAUGHT WITH COMPLICATIONS

2. 1/5/2009 Pa. L. Wkly 10 32 PLW 10 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 5, 2009 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST BE CLEAR TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDINGS

WHEN THEY PROVIDE NON-LEGAL SERVICES

















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER'S TITLE INSURANCE BUSINESS COULD HAVE

INTERESTS ADVERSE FROM CLIENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MAY HAVE EXTRA OBLIGATIONS OF

DISCLOSURE



ACCOUNTANTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AT TIMES, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE MAY BE

ASSERTED WITH REGARD TO A CLIENT OF AN ANCILLARY BUSINESS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WITH OTHER BUSINESSES SHOULD SEPARATE THEM

AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS HAVE SEVERAL HURDLES TO CLEAR

BEFORE DOING BUSINESS DEALS WITH A FIRM CLIENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS' SELLING FINANCIAL PRODUCTS IS UNDER DEBATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHILE NOT PROHIBITED, IT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA FOR

A LAWYER TO ADVERTISE OTHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS ON A BUSINESS CARD


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO HAVE SIDE BUSINESSES HAVE A

HIGHER DUTY OF DISCLOSURE TO CLIENTS UNDER THE NEW PROPOSED RULES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE PRACTICE OF LAW MUST BE KEPT ADMINISTRATIVELY

SEPARATE FROM OTHER BUSINESS INTERESTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE ABOUT LEASING OFFICE

SPACE TO NON-LAWYERS

















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility BAD TASTE IS NOT AN ETHICAL VIOLATION



WITH CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MIXING LEGAL WITH NON-LEGAL BUSINESS IS A POOR

IDEA





COMBINATION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN SHARE OFFICE SPACE WITH

NON-LAWYERS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL ABOUT HOW YOU HANDLE YOUR OUTSIDE

BUSINESS.





and Answers On Professional Responsibility NON-LEGAL SERVICES STILL POSE PROBLEMS






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN NON-LAWYER TASKS ARE COVERED BY THE

ETHICS RULES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER DOES NON-LAWYER WORK














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RULE 6.1

1. 1/5/2009 Pa. L. Wkly 4 32 PLW 4 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 5, 2009 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility UNREALISTIC RATES THREATEN THE ETHICAL PRACTICE OF

LAW FOR THE INDIGENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO HARD REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE PRO BONO

SERVICES, JUST AN ASPIRATION



PAID COUNSEL

4. 10/22/2001 Pa. L. Wkly. 5 24 PLW 1205 Pennsylvania Law Weekly October 22, 2001 Letters to the Editor

DEFENDING JUSTICE'S REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF IOLTA


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE'S A DUTY TO ACCEPT A PRO BONO CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility PRO BONO SERVICES ARE ETHICAL, BUT NOT MANDATORY

7. 1/27/1997 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 20 PLW 92 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 27, 1997 Ethics Forum Question

and Answers On Professional Responsibility LOCAL MANDATORY PRO BONO IS NOT ENFORCEABLE



COVENANT

RULE 6.2



PAID COUNSEL





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LIMITED REPRESENTATION BY COURT-APPOINTED

LAWYERS IS FORBIDDEN





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FLAT FEE APPOINTED COUNSEL FEES CAN CREATE

A LAWYER-CLIENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility HOMICIDE TRIALS REQUIRE AN EXPERIENCED

ATTORNEY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COURT-APPOINTED LAWYERS SHOULD BE

RELUCTANT TO DECLINE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CAN AN ATTORNEY DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF

RELIGIOUS BELIEFS?


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE'S A DUTY TO ACCEPT A PRO BONO CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN WITHDRAW FROM REPRESENTING SUSPECTS

IN HORRIBLE CRIMES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FEAR OF LOSING BUSINESS ISN'T AN EXCUSE TO

REFUSE A COURT APPOINTMENT

RULE 6.3

No Articles

RULE 6.4


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY WORK WITH CIVIC GROUPS TO CHANGE THE

LAW, EVEN IF A CLIENT WINS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LEGAL REFORM WORK DOES NOT CREATE CONFLICTS

WITH PARTICULAR CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISCLOSURE IS KEY FOR ATTORNEYS SERVING ON

LEGAL REFORM BODIES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHERE CLIENTS', ORGANIZATIONS' INTERESTS MAY DIVERGE



DRIED

RULE 6.5















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RULE 7.1


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE VERY FEW AVENUES TO ADVERTISE

ONESELF AS A 'SPECIALIST' IN PENNSYLVANIA


and Answers on Professional Responsibility 'STATEWIDE RECOGNITION,' IF TRUE, MAY BE CLAIMED IN AN

ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T ADVERTISE MEMBERSHIP OF MILLION DOLLAR

CLUB


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS HELD TO A HIGHER

STANDARD


and Answers On Professional Responsibility ADVERTISING AS 'BUZZ SAW ATTORNEY' ILLEGAL, OFFENSIVE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BEWARE SUBJECTIVE LEGAL ADVERTISING


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BETTER GET APPROVAL BEFORE ADVERTISING

CERTIFICATION


and Answers On Professional Responsibility ADVERTISING LEGAL EXPERTISE CAN BE PROBLEMATIC

RULE 7.2


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADVERTISING SPECIFIC FEES IS A COURSE FILLED

WITH PITFALLS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS ARE AN ANATHEMA IN

ATTORNEY ADVERTISING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE RULES ON RECORD KEEPING ARE STRICT;

IGNORE THEM AT YOUR PERIL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THIRD PARTIES SHOULD REFRAIN FROM FRONTING

LAWYERS' ADVERTISING COSTS













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and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY NOT OFFER DISCOUNTS IN ADVERTISING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADVERTISING YOUR FEE SCHEDULE MAY TIE YOUR

HAND FOR 90 DAYS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN LEGAL ADVERTISING, EVENT REENACTMENTS

REQUIRE DISCLAIMERS





and Answers on Professional Responsibility DRAMATIZED SCENES IN LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS MUST NOT

BE OVERREACHING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS FROM DIFFERENT LAW FIRMS MAY BAND

TOGETHER TO BUY ADVERTISING


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO RULE PREVENTING AN ATTORNEY'S USE OF A P.O.

BOX IN CORRESPONDENCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DIRECT SOLICITATION BY MAIL IS PERMITTED, MUST MUST

BE DONE WITH DISCRETION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRO BONO WORK CAN'T BE CLOUDED BY A

POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CANNOT SOLICIT CLIENTS DIRECTLY OR

THROUGH AN INTERMEDIARY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ATTORNEYS CAN'T ENTICE POTENTIAL CLIENTS WITH GIFTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADS MUST STATE LOCATION OF LAWYER'S OFFICE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IMPROPER SOLICITATION BY ANY OTHER NAME IS

STILL IMPROPER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN CAN SOLICITORS DO WORK FOR AGENCY















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MEMBERS?


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD NOT ADVERTISE FOR OTHER

LAWYERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN FEES ARE ADVERTISED, THE RATE MUST BE

HONORED




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CELEBRITIES MAY APPEAR IN ADS, JUST NOT MAKE

ENDORSEMENTS.





and Answers On Professional Responsibility PAYING PEOPLE FOR REFERRALS IS COMPLETELY

UNACCEPTABLE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BEWARE OF USING THE INTERNET TO GET BUSINESS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T BE REFERRED TO IN ADS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN LAWYERS USE INTERPRETERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FOR-PROFIT REFERRAL SERVICES ARE OFF-LIMITS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN MENTION REFERRAL FEES IN THEIR

ADVERTISEMENTS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS CAN ACCEPT REFERRALS FROM FOR PROFIT

COMPANIES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WITH DRAMATIZATIONS IN TELEVISION

COMMERCIALS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN AN ATTORNEY WANTS TO SET UP A REFERRAL

SERVICE















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYER ADS MUST BE SPECIFIC


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER WANTS TO ADVERTISE A LIMITED

PRACTICE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA RULES GOVERN IN-STATE ATTORNEY

WEB SITES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN A LAWYER PARTICIPATE IN A CHURCH-RUN REFERRAL

SERVICE?


and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE INTERNET IS VIRGIN TERRITORY FOR LAWYERS



REFERRAL PROGRAMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BEWARE PRE-PAID LEGAL PLANS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility ADVERTISE ONLY PRIMARY OFFICE LOCATION


and Answers On Professional Responsibility FEE COMPARISONS MUST TELL THE WHOLE STORY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility GUIDANCE FOR PHONE BOOK ADVERTISING




and Answers On professional Responsibility ADS MUST NOT MISLEAD CLIENTS ON PRINCIPAL OFFICE

LOCATION

RULE 7.3


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LETTER SOLICITING POTENTIAL CLIENTS SHOULD

INCLUDE A DISCLAIMER TO AVOID CLAIMS OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT INTERFERENCE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility INTERNET CHAT ROOMS MAY HAVE ETHICAL TRAP DOORS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY APPROACH A CURRENT CLIENT TO
















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REPRESENT A RELATIVE




and Answers on Professional Responsibility PUBLIC OFFICIALS MAY NOT BRING PUBLIC BUSINESS TO A

LAW FIRM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION CAN'T BE USED TO CONTACT

CLIENTS IN NEED OF LEGAL SERVICES







Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD PROBABLY NOT USE THE NAMES

OF FORMER CLIENTS TO ATTRACT MORE BUSINESS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE NEW RULES BAN THE USE OF COMPUTER 'CHAT

ROOMS' IN RECRUITING CLIENTS



WITHOUT EVIDENCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NEWLY-PROPOSED ETHICAL RULES WOULD COVER

SOLICITATION OVER THE INTERNET


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE ETHICS OF SOLICITATION OF BUSINESS DEPENDS

ON THE METHODS EMPLOYED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DIRECT SOLICITATION BY MAIL IS PERMITTED, MUST MUST

BE DONE WITH DISCRETION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN OFFER TO PAY ANOTHER LAWYER'S CLIENT'S RENT IS AKIN

TO BRIBERY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN PENNSYLVANIA, INTERNET CONTACT WITH A

WOULD-BE CLIENT IS THE SAME AS IN- PERSON SOLICITATION














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER CANNOT SOLICIT CLIENTS DIRECTLY OR

THROUGH AN INTERMEDIARY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T REACH OUT TO CONTACT A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT



LAWYERING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOLICITATION LETTERS ARE OK, BUT FOLLOW

ADVERTISING RULES




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IN-PERSON SOLICITATION IS PROHIBITED, SO SEND

A LETTER INSTEAD


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DISTASTEFUL LETTERS AREN'T NECESSARILY

UNETHICAL




and Answers On Professional Responsibility DIRECT MAILINGS CAN BE VERY TROUBLESOME


and Answers On Professional Responsibility AVOID SENDING LETTERS TO THE SURVIVORS IN AN

OBITUARY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DIRECTED LETTERS REQUIRE CAUTION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN ANOTHER LAWYER CONTACTS YOUR CLIENT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA RULES GOVERN IN-STATE ATTORNEY

WEB SITES

31. 9/2/1996 Pa. L. Wkly. 10 19 PLW 1170 Pennsylvania Law Weekly September 2, 1996 THE

WATCHWORD IS CAUTION FOR LAWYERS ON THE NET ETHICAL QUESTIONS FAR OUTNUMBER THE
















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ANSWERS RIGHT NOW Mary Ellen Fox


and Answers On Professional Responsibility SEMINARS THAT DRUM UP BUSINESS ARE ALLOWED

33. 4/8/1996 Pa. L. Wkly. 6 19 PLW 450 Pennsylvania Law Weekly April 8, 1996 Ethics Forum LAWYERS

CAN SEND SOLICITATION MAIL TO ACCIDENT VICTIMS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE INTERNET IS VIRGIN TERRITORY FOR LAWYERS

RULE 7.4


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE ARE VERY FEW AVENUES TO ADVERTISE

ONESELF AS A 'SPECIALIST' IN PENNSYLVANIA


and Answers on Professional Responsibility 'STATEWIDE RECOGNITION,' IF TRUE, MAY BE CLAIMED IN AN

ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T ADVERTISE MEMBERSHIP OF MILLION DOLLAR

CLUB



STANDARD






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BETTER GET APPROVAL BEFORE ADVERTISING

CERTIFICATION



RULE 7.5




















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REFERRAL PROGRAMS

RULE 7.6





STANDARD



RULE 7.7









REFERRAL PROGRAMS

RULE 8.1

1. 2/23/2004 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 27 PLW 216 Pennsylvania Law Weekly February 23, 2004 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility ANY MISREPRESENTATION ON A BAR ADMISSION

APPLICATION IS COSTLY

RULE 8.2

1. 6/15/2009 Pa. L. Wkly. 4 32 PLW 642 Pennsylvania Law Weekly June 15, 2009 Ethics Forum THERE

IS A LOOPHOLE THAT NEEDS TO BE CLOSED IN ETHICAL RULES PERTAINING TO ELECTIONS OF

MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUDGES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE ARE STILL BOUND

BY RESTRICTIONS ON MAKING PLEDGES OR PROMISES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST DEFEND THE JUDICIAL INSTITUTION IN TIMES

OF TESTING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES, AND LAWYERS, SHOULD













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PUSH BACK AGAINST FALSE CRITICISM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE JUDICIAL PAY RAISE WAS WISE POLICY AND

JUSTICES' ROLE IN IT WAS COMPLETELY ETHICAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MUST TAKE GREAT CARE IN CRITICIZING THE

TRIBUNAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRITICISM OF JUDGES IS PERMISSIBLE, BUT MUST BE DONE

RESPONSIBILY





and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRITICISM OF THE SUPREME COURT MUST BE RESPONSIBLE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ETHICAL CRITICISM OF APPELLATE DECISIONS MUST

BE FACTUAL AND RESPONSIBLE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDICIAL NOMINEE PREPARING FOR AN ELECTION SEASON

IS NOT BANNED FROM POLITICAL ACTIVITY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NEVER CAMPAIGN IN NON-ELECTION YEARS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES SHOULD BEWARE OF EARLY

BIDS FOR CASH


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST DEFEND DEFAMED JUDGES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CANNOT RUN WITH POLITICAL

AGENDAS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CANNOT HOLD POLITICAL PARTY

OFFICES.


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S TOO EARLY TO BE RAISING MONEY FOR JUDICIAL















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RACES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CRITICIZING FEDERAL JUDICIAL NOMINEES MIGHT

BE UNETHICAL


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS SHOULD NOT ACCUSE JUDGES OF BEING SOFT ON CRIME


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES MUST GIVE UP THEIR PARTY

POSITIONS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT JUSTICE SPEAK

THEIR MIND?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO WOULD BE JUDGES FACE STRICT

CAMPAIGNING RULES

RULE 8.3


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST DEFEND THE JUDICIAL INSTITUTION IN TIMES

OF TESTING


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT THAT LAWYERS REPORT

THEIR OWN MISBEHAVIOR TO AUTHORITIES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CIVIL SETTLEMENT CANNOT IMPACT CRIMINAL

LAW ENFORCEMENT



SUMMARY JUDGMENT

5. 1/17/2005 Pa. L. W kly 4 27 PLW 76 Pennsylvania Law Weekly January 17, 2005 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY MUST REPORT ANOTHER LAWYER'S

PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT, EVEN IF OUTSIDE THE PRATICE OF LAW


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADDICTION AFFECTING LAWYER'S COMPETENCE MUST BE

REPORTED TO AUTHORITIES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility OFFERING TO FOREGO FILING A DISCIPLINARY REPORT IN

EXCHANGE FOR A SETTLEMENT IS UNETHICAL















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MUST ADVISE A CLIENT OF POSSIBLE

MALPRACTICE BY A PREVIOUS ATTORNEY ON THE CASE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS ARE OBLIGED TO REPORT

INCOMPETENT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS












TROUBLED FIRM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AGAIN, WATCH THE LANGUAGE IN LAWYER

ADVERTISMENTS



PUBLIC


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYER NOT REQUIRED TO REPORT COLLEAGUE WITH

PERSONAL PROBLEMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS ARE REQUIRED TO TURN IN FRAUDULENT

COLLEAGUES




and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHETHER TO BREACH CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY TO REPORT

ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT A TRICKY QUESTION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CRIMINAL CONTEMPT SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN














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LIGHTLY





and Answers On Professional Responsibility RETIRED JUDGES SHOULDN'T USE 'HONORABLE' IN

ADVERTISEMENTS



IS IMPROPER


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAW FIRMS MUST REPLACE STOLEN FUNDS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE WARY OF REPORTING OPPONENTS TO THE DISCIPLINARY

BOARD





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T REPORT SOMEONE YOU ARE MENTORING


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULDN'T REPEATEDLY THREATEN TO REPORT

THEIR OPPONENTS TO THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD





and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERING MEANS ROUND-THE-CLOCK INTEGRITY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT IS SENT BY

MISTAKE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PARTICIPANTS IN ATTORNEY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

ARE SHIELDED



DIVORCE
















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility IS PLAYING HOOKY ON THE GOLF COURSE REPORTABLE?

RULE 8.4








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS AREN'T OBLIGED TO CORRECT

IMMATERIAL ERRORS IN TESTIMONY








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE DISCOVERY

INCLUDES AN OBLIGATION TO ENSURE THAT DOCUMENTS ARE DISCERNIBLY ORGANIZED

7. 9/8/2008 Pa. L. Wkly 4 31 PLW 4 Pennsylvania Law Weekly September 8, 2008 Ethics Forum Questions

and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S BEST FOR A LAWYER TO TREAD LIGHTLY IF THEY DISCUSS

WITH A CLIENT THEIR PERSONAL RAPPORT WITH A JUDGE

8. 8/11/2008 Pa. L. W kly 4 31 PLW 860 Pennsylvania Law Weekly August 11, 2008 Ethics Forum

Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility E-MAIL AND SNAIL MAIL SHOULD BOTH BE

FORWARDED AN ATTORNEY'S NEW ADDRESS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER IS NEVER OFF DUTY WITH REGARD TO THE

RESPONSIBILITY TO BE TRUTHFUL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IF A CLOSE RELATIVE WORKS FOR A JUDGE, RECUSAL

MAY NEED TO BE CONSIDERED















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS MUST BE CONSISTENT IN ARGUING

FOR A WITNESS' VERACITY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility TAPE-RECORDED CONVERSATIONS HAVE NO PLACE

IN COURT PROCEEDINGS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CASE MUST BE WON IN THE COURTROOM, NOT IN THE

MEDIA


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MAY BLOW THE WHISTLE ON IMPROPER EX PARTE

COMMUNICATIONS




and Answers on Professional Responsibility PUBLIC OFFICIALS MAY NOT BRING PUBLIC BUSINESS TO A

LAW FIRM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COMMON LETTERHEAD IS FOR PARTNERS ONLY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CIVIL SETTLEMENT CANNOT IMPACT CRIMINAL

LAW ENFORCEMENT



LAW








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD REQUIRE AN

INTERVAL BEFORE A FORMER JUDGE MAY PRACTICE BEFORE THEIR FORMER COURT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER MUST DISCLOSE THEIR CLIENT'S INTEREST

WHEN APPEARING BEFORE A RULE- MAKING BODY

















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SUMMARY JUDGMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A TIME-HONORED CIVIL PLEADING PRACTICE CAN NOW LAND

A LAWYER IN HOT WATER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility COURT RULES AND ORDERS IMPOSE NECESSARY LIMITS ON

DISCOVERY PRACTICES





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOMETIMES A LAWYER MUST STAND UP TO A

JUDICIAL OFFICER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PROSECUTOR IS A MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND HAS

HIGHER RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE TRIBUNAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ZEALOUS REPRESENTATION CAN NOT JUSTIFY

SUBTERFUGE






OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Sam Stretton


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT MAY REACH INTO

A LAWYER'S PERSONAL LIFE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A LAWYER FOR A CRIME VICTIM MAY NOT OFFER THE

CLIENT'S SILENCE FOR MONEY WITHOUT THE PROSECUTOR'S APPROVAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SOCIAL SANCTION CAN DETER DEMEANING CONDUCT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD NOT TELL CLIENTS THEY ARE NOT IN THE

OFFICE, WHEN THEY ARE
















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WORK


and Answers on Professional Responsibility FEES OF MORE THAN TWICE THE AMOUNT COLLECTED ON A

BILL MAY BE EXCESSIVE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ATTORNEY SHOULD NOT SUGGEST THAT A FRIENDSHIP

WITH A JUDGE WILL AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF A CASE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility OFFERING TO FOREGO FILING A DISCIPLINARY REPORT IN

EXCHANGE FOR A SETTLEMENT IS UNETHICAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN UNINJURED LAWYER SHOULD NOT WITHDRAW IF HIT BY

A CLIENT DURING A CRIMINAL TRIAL





and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU


and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T PLAY TRICKS TO TEST IDENTIFICATION IN COURT





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADS SEEKING CLASS MEMBERS CANNOT

INNACURATELY INDICATE WHICH LAW FIRM FILED THE ORIGINAL LAWSUIT





and Answers on Professional Responsibility JURY NULLIFICATION ARGUMENTS ARE PROHIBITED, BUT

HAVE A LONG HISTORY IN U.S. COURTS



















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO RULE PREVENTING AN ATTORNEY'S USE OF A P.O.

BOX IN CORRESPONDENCE








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A FORMER JUDGE'S JUDICIAL TITLE SHOULD BE

CHECKED IN AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T CLAIM YOUR FIRM HAS ASSOCIATES IF

THERE ARE NONE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO WEAR MANY HATS MAY OFTEN FIND

THEIR ROLES CREATE CONFLICTS



COURTROOM DECORUM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO REAL DISCOVERY PROCESS IN CRIMINAL

PRACTICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SAVE THE THEATRICS FOR THE STAGE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility W AIT UNTIL AFTER TRIAL TO ENJOY A FRIENDLY DINNER

WITH THE JUDGE




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DISTRICT JUSTICES WHO ALSO PRACTICE LAW MUST















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NOT ACCEPT REFERRALS FROM ATTORNEYS WHO PRACTICE IN DISTRICT COURT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MUST BEWARE W HEN DOING BUSINESS

WITH CLIENTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ZEALOUS REPRESENTATION CAN'T EQUAL

OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE



EVIDENCE




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S VOICE CARRIES WEIGHT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD DOUBLE CHECK FACTS AND

FIGURES








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES, ATTORNEYS CAN'T ALWAYS DO BUSINESS



COMBINATION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL WHEN COACHING WITNESSES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL DEFERENCE IS ON THE DECLINE




and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE'S A FINE LINE BETWEEN ADVOCACY AND IMPROPER

CONDUCT
















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DEAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility SUBPOENAS IN CRIMINAL CASES MUST GO TO THE

COURTROOM







and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO LIE VIOLATE LEGAL ETHICS RULES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility MISLEADING LETTERHEADS MAY BE UNETHICAL



EXTRA MONEY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T RECEIVE FEES FOR CASES REFERRED

WHILE IN OFFICE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, FINANCE REPORTS A MUST FOR

JUDICIAL CANDIDATE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility 'SOON-TO-BE-JUDGES' NOT PROHIBITED FROM PRACTICING


and Answers On Professional Responsibility SETTLEMENTS CANNOT RESTRICT THE LEGAL PROFESSION




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility PROSECUTORS NEED TO COME CLEAN WHEN THEY

CUT DEALS.




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN THERE ARE CLOSE TIES, JUDGES NEED TO
















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RECUSE THEMSELVES.



ATTORNEYS.



OF A SETTLEMENT



WITH LAWYERS



MEDICAL BILLS





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BE CAREFUL ABOUT CONTACTING JURORS AFTER

A TRIAL





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE THREAT OF CRIMINAL CHARGES SHOULDN'T BE

USED AS LEVERAGE IN A CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN RETIRED JUDGES WORK AS MEDIATORS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DEFENDANTS SHOULDN'T TRY TO EXTORT PLAINTIFFS



DETECTIVES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility RUDE BEHAVIOR LOWERS THE LEGAL PROFESSION


and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS REALLY HAVE TO WATCH WHAT THEY SAY NOW


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T BE REFERRED TO IN ADS















133






Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FESS UP ABOUT DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS TO YOUR

MALPRACTICE INSURER


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility UNOPPOSED DAS CAN CONTINUE TO RAISE FUNDS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility PARALEGALS CAN BE BILLED SEPARATELY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO FRUSTRATE

VISITATION ORDERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility SEXUAL AND RACIAL BIAS IS NOT A SPECIFIC RULE

VIOLATION


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility SCHOOL BOARD LAWYERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF

THEIR ROLES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T TAKE MONEY ON THE SIDE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE NAMES OF RETIRED PARTNERS CAN BE LEFT

IN THE LETTERHEAD


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T INSTRUCT A WITNESS HOW TO TESTIFY


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T USE THE THREAT OF GOING TO THE PRESS AS

A NEGOTIATING TACTIC


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility RETIRED JUDGES SHOULD AVOID USING TITLES.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility INCORRECT ADS CAUSE A MYRIAD OF PROBLEMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A LAWYER IS AWARE OF AN INVESTIGATION.


















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULDN'T REPEATEDLY THREATEN TO REPORT

THEIR OPPONENTS TO THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T THREATEN CRIMINAL PROSECUTION TO GAIN

LEVERAGE IN A CIVIL CASE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS SHOULD NOT ACCUSE JUDGES OF BEING SOFT ON CRIME


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T PICK ON YOUNGER LAWYERS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility A SOLICITOR SHOULDN'T BE HANDLING A DISTRICT JUSTICE'S

FUND-RAISING


and Answers On Professional Responsibility AVOID CITING MEMORANDUM OPINIONS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility AVOID TALKING TO UNREPRESENTED PEOPLE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FORMER DISCIPLINARY ATTORNEYS CAN APPEAR

BEFORE THE BOARD


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CLIENTS SHOULD NEVER SIGN BLANK FORMS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NOTARIES MUST KEEP RECORDS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULD NOT BE LOOKING TO PACK THE

COURTROOM







and Answers On Professional Responsibility SPECIALTY BAR ASSOCIATIONS MUST LIMIT GIFTS TO JUDGES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A CLIENT SECRETLY TAPES A WITNESS
















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A PROSECUTION WITNESS'S LIES WILL HELP

THE DEFENDANT




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T SEND AFFIDAVITS TO CLIENTS TO SIGN



YOUR EXPERTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FRIENDS ON THE BENCH SHOULD STILL BE CALLED

'JUDGE'

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& Answers On Professional Responsibility FORMER JUDGES PRACTICING LAW SHOULDN'T USE TITLE




and Answers On Professional Responsibility OFFERING WITNESS MONEY NOT TO TESTIFY IS BRIBERY


and Answers On Professional Responsibility FEE COMPARISONS MUST TELL THE WHOLE STORY




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ETHICS RULES REACH BEYOND 'PROFESSIONAL' LIFE

RULE 8.5


and Answers on Professional Responsibility IMMIGRATION LAWYERS MUST BEWARE OF DIFFERING

STANDARDS FOR CLIENT'S TESTIMONY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DELAWARE HAS CLOSED THE DOOR TO PRETRIAL PRACTICE

BY PENNSYLVANIA LAWYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUT-OF-STATE CLIENTS

MAY BE PERMISSIBLE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA LAWYERS MAY NOT GIVE ADVICE
















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ON OUT-OF-STATE LAW


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FEDERAL ATTORNEYS CAN FACE WIRETAP

DILEMMAS.


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COMPLAINTS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS CAN BE

REPORTED TO YOUR HOME STATE



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PART II. CANONS OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT

CANON 1


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES HAVE AN ETHICAL OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN THE

JUDICIAL SYSTEM -- EVEN WHEN THE OTHER BRANCHES DON'T HELP





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD REFRAIN FROM RELIGIOUS DISPLAYS

IN THE COURTROOM OR CHAMBERS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A PROMISE NOT TO RUN FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE AFTER

APPOINTMENT MAY COMPROMISE JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE

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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST RECUSE IF A SPOUSE IS GOING TO BE

A WITNESS








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NEVER TELL JURORS ABOUT

EXCLUDED EVIDENCE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD RECUSE THEMSELVES IF

NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE JUDICIAL INSTITUTION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST TAKE CARE NOT TO LEND THE

PRESTIGE OF THEIR OFFICE TO ADVANCE PRIVATE INTERESTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA DOES NOT EXPLICITLY BAN ALL

GIFTS TO JUDGES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO JUDGE HAS THE RIGHT TO COMMENT ON A JURY'S

VERDICT













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and Answers on Professional Responsibility INFORMAL EX PARTE TALKS AMONG FAMILY COURT

PERSONNEL ARE IMPROPER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE APPOINTMENT OF A LEGISLATOR AS A FACT FINDER MAY

RAISE SEPARATION OF POWERS ISSUES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY ACCEPT SOCIAL HOSPITALITY FROM

LAWYERS WHO DO NOT APPEAR BEFORE THEM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF

MONEY A LAWYER MAY GIVE TO A JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE SHOULD RECUSE HIMSELF IF ONE SIDE IS

REPRESENTED BY AN AIDE FROM A RECENT ELECTION CAMPAIGN


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility RECUSAL IS NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE A JUDGE AND

LITIGANT HAVE PARTICIPATED IN A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TOGETHER


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A SMALL-TOWN JUDGE MUST BE WARY OF THE

APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility APPEARANCE OF IMPROPRIETY NO LONGER

STANDARD FOR LAWYERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN CAN A JUDGE USE JUDICIAL STATIONERY?





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COURT OFFICIALS CAN'T NUDGE DEFENDANTS INTO

WAIVING RIGHTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ALL SPECIAL MASTERS ARE BOUND BY THE CODE OF JUDICIAL

CONDUCT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WAIT UNTIL AFTER TRIAL TO ENJOY A FRIENDLY DINNER

WITH THE JUDGE
















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN LAWYERS BECOME JUDGES, PAYMENT FOR

PAST REFERRALS MAY BECOME A THORNY ISSUE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLERKS MUST INFORM JUDGE OF PRIVATE

EMPLOYMENT NEGOTIATIONS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD BE CAREFUL WHEN THEY BERATE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT SPEAK OUT ABOUT THEIR OWN

OPINIONS








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY BEFRIEND FREELY BUT SHOULD USE

CAUTION


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN JOIN SOME BAR ASSOCIATIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S LAWYER SHOULD STAY CLEAR OF HIS COURTROOM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGE SHOULD RECUSE WHEN RULING ON RELATIVE'S CASE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD DISCLOSE IF THEY HAVE D.A.

ASPIRATIONS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD AVOID ACCEPTING INAPPROPRIATE

GIFTS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD DRESS THE PART

















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LITIGATORS



WHILE IN OFFICE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BUY/SELL AGREEMENTS CAN CREATE CONFLICTS

WHEN PARTNERS BECOME JUDGES.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility W HEN THERE ARE CLOSE TIES, JUDGES NEED TO

RECUSE THEMSELVES.


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CLIENTS SHOULD BE TOLD IF ANOTHER AGENCY IS

INVESTIGATING THEM



WITH LAWYERS





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD AVOID SINGLE-SEX SOCIAL CLUBS





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T BE PAID REFERRAL FEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NEPOTISM INCREASES PUBLIC CYNICISM



OFFICE DISQUALIFIED






IS IMPROPER














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and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULDN'T BE REFERRING TO FEMALE ATTORNEYS

AS 'HONEY' AND 'DEAR.'




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT REWARD POLITICAL

SUPPORTERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD AVOID SITTING ON INVESTIGATIVE

PANELS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES DON'T HAVE TO DISQUALIFY THEMSELVES

AUTOMATICALLY BECAUSE A FRIEND IS INVOLVED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility DAS CAN ENDORSE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAW YERS SHOULD NOT APPEAR BEFORE JUDGES

THEY ARE REPRESENTING




and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN LOOK FOR POLITICAL SUPPORT WELL IN

ADVANCE





'JUDGE'



IN COURT

CANON 2




















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY VOUCH FOR A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT,

BUT PA. HIGH COURT OK MAY BE REQUIRED



EXCLUDED EVIDENCE





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST TAKE CARE NOT TO LEND THE

PRESTIGE OF THEIR OFFICE TO ADVANCE PRIVATE INTERESTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT OFFER PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PENDING

CASES



VERDICT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES HAVE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND CAN

PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CONTROVERSIAL ETHICS GUIDANCE COMMITTEE

OPINION SHOULD BE RECONSIDERED





and Answers on Professional Responsibility CRITICISM OF THE SUPREME COURT MUST BE RESPONSIBLE





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN CAN A JUDGE USE JUDICIAL STATIONERY?














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CONDUCT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S POLITICAL SUPPORTERS ARE NOT BARRED FROM

APPEARING BEFORE THAT JUDGE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility WAIT UNTIL AFTER TRIAL TO ENJOY A FRIENDLY DINNER

WITH THE JUDGE



OPINIONS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT BE CHARACTER WITNESSES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility KEEP THE PRAISE DOWN


and Answers on Professional Responsibility EVEN WELL-INTENTIONED EXTRA JUDICIAL ACTIVITIES ARE

RESTRICTED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULDN'T ENDORCE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS



LITIGATORS



WITH LAWYERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility COURT PERSONNEL SHOULDN'T BE USED TO RUN

JUDGES' PRIVATE ERRANDS







and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD AVOID WRITING CHARACTER LETTERS















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SUPPORTERS







Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN TALK TO A RATINGS PANEL




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN BE USED AS REFERENCES



'JUDGE'


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CALLING JUDGES AS CHARACTER WITNESSES ISN'T

A GOOD IDEA

CANON 3





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST TREAT STAFF WITH RESPECT, AND NOT

AS PERSONAL STAFF


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST RECUSE IF A SPOUSE IS GOING TO BE

A WITNESS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility HANDING OFF A PAGE OF TRANSCRIPT TO CO-COUNSEL DOES

NOT VIOLATE COPYRIGHT

















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST VET INVESTMENTS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO REAL LIMIT TO JUDICIAL ARM-TWISTING TO

ACHIEVE SETTLEMENT



EXCLUDED EVIDENCE





and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT OFFER PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PENDING

CASES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A CLOSE FRIENDSHIP WITH AN ADVOCATE DOESN'T

ALWAYS REQUIRE A A JUDGE'S RECUSAL



VERDICT





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAW CLERKS ARE GENERALLY BOUND BY A JUDGE'S

OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE CANONS








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDICIAL LAW CLERK HAS ONLY A VERY LIMITED

ABILITY TO EARN REFERRAL FEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES ARE OBLIGED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN

A PATIENT AND DIGNIFIED FASHION














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S ARBITRARY DECISIONS MAY BE UNCIVIL

AND INCONSIDERATE BUT NOT NECESSARILY UNETHICAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MOST COURTS HAVE NOT DEALT ADEQUATELY WITH

THE PROBLEMS OF THE HEARING-IMPAIRED


and Answers on Professional Responsibility YOU CAN'T STOP A JUDGE FROM ENCROCHING UPON YOUR

TRIAL PRESENTATION











Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DENIED A CONTINUANCE? YOU, MY FRIEND, ARE A

VICTIM OF CASE MANAGEMENT








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility COURT OFFICIALS CAN'T NUDGE DEFENDANTS INTO

WAIVING RIGHTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL STAFF CAN'T PERFORM PERSONAL SERVICES FOR

JUDGES



CONDUCT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S POLITICAL SUPPORTERS ARE NOT BARRED FROM

APPEARING BEFORE THAT JUDGE














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility WHEN LAWYERS BECOME JUDGES, PAYMENT FOR

PAST REFERRALS MAY BECOME A THORNY ISSUE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PENNSYLVANIA JUDGES MAY NEED TO RECUSE

THEMSELVES WHEN FORMER POLITICAL FOES APPEAR




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PROMPT JUDICIARY A MATTER OF COURTESY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD BE CAREFUL WHEN THEY BERATE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility PHOTOS OF COURTROOM MAY VIOLATE PROFESSIONAL RULES




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CIVILITY IS A TWO-WAY ROAD


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S LAWYER SHOULD STAY CLEAR OF HIS COURTROOM



ASPIRATIONS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD DRESS THE PART


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FORMER JUDICIAL OPPONENTS NEED NOT RECUSE

THEMSELVES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility THERE ARE NO RULES EXPRESSLY GOVERNING LAW CLERKS



















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and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS SHOULDN'T APPEAR BEFORE JUDGES WHO ARE

BUSINESS PARTNERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility BUY/SELL AGREEMENTS CAN CREATE CONFLICTS

WHEN PARTNERS BECOME JUDGES.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility W HEN THERE ARE CLOSE TIES, JUDGES NEED TO

RECUSE THEMSELVES.



WITH LAWYERS





Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DON'T GO QUIZZING A JUDGE'S CLERKS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD LIMIT WHOM THEY TALK TO

ABOUT CASES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility COURT PERSONNEL SHOULDN'T BE USED TO RUN

JUDGES' PRIVATE ERRANDS







and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN SECOND COUSINS COME BEFORE JUDICIAL OFFICERS






















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SUPPORTERS





and Answers On Professional Responsibility A BLANKET 'NO CONTINUANCE POLICY' MAY BE UNETHICAL.


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN JUDGES BERATE ATTORNEYS IN COURT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S SPOUSE CAN PRACTICE IN THE SAME

COURTHOUSE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST REPORT ALL ATTORNEY MISCONDUCT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN A JUDGE HEARS A FORMER COLLEAGUE'S CASE



IN COURT

CANON 4


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY HAVE PROFESSIONAL LIVES OUTSIDE COURT,

BUT MAY NOT USE JUDICIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEM





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST TREAT STAFF WITH RESPECT, AND NOT

AS PERSONAL STAFF


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ELECTION AS A JUDICIAL OFFICER IS A LIFE-CHANGING EVENT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY GIVE HEARING TESTIMONY TO

LAWMAKERS

















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE JUDICIAL PAY RAISE WAS WISE POLICY AND

JUSTICES' ROLE IN IT WAS COMPLETELY ETHICAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES ARE CITIZENS, TOO, BUT THEY MUST ALWAYS BE

MINDFUL OF THEIR OFFICE








Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE MAY ACCEPT HONORARIA UNDER THE CODE

OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRO BONO SERVICE MAY BE A MORAL

RESPONSIBILITY, BUT IT IS NOT MANDATORY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT MAY BE UNWISE FOR A JUDGE TO AGREE TO SERVE

ON A MAYORAL COMMITTEE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO OUTRIGHT PROHIBITION TO A JUDGE

SERVING IN AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY INTERACT WITH OTHER BRANCHES OF

THE GOVERNMENT ONLY TO HELP JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY JOIN CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, BUT MUST

BE CAREFUL TO AVOID APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT





OPINIONS
















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and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL REQUESTS FOR LEGAL AID CONTRIBUTIONS CROSS

THE LINE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS VITAL


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN JOIN SOME BAR ASSOCIATIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULDN'T ENDORCE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD SPEAK PUBLICLY TO IMPROVE THE

LEGAL SYSTEM


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN CHARITABLE

FUNDRAISING


and Answers On Professional Responsibility IF PAYING A JUDGE'S EXPENSES TO SPEAK AT SEMINARS,

REVIEW CANON 6 FIRST


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT FUNDRAISING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT ASK LAWYERS TO RAISE ANY

FUNDS



PANELS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT OUTSIDE

COMPENSATION.




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD AVOID PRAISING CANDIDATES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN BELONG TO BAR ASSOCIATIONS

















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IN COURT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T SOLICIT EVEN FOR GOOD CAUSES

CANON 5


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD ASK SOMEONE ELSE TO PASS THE

COLLECTION PLATE AT CHURCH


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY HAVE PROFESSIONAL LIVES OUTSIDE COURT,

BUT MAY NOT USE JUDICIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEM




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY NOT ACCEPT HONORS AT A

FUND-RAISING CHARITY DINNER


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST VET INVESTMENTS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES ARE CITIZENS, TOO, BUT THEY MUST ALWAYS BE

MINDFUL OF THEIR OFFICE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST LIMIT INVOLVEMENT IN COMMISSIONS

OF TO THOSE IMPROVING THE LEGAL SYSTEM




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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE MAY PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC AND RELIGIOUS

ACTIVITIES






OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY ENGAGE IN CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES














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MORE THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE NOMINATING PETITIONS ARE FILED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PRO BONO SERVICE MAY BE A MORAL

RESPONSIBILITY, BUT IT IS NOT MANDATORY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT MAY BE UNWISE FOR A JUDGE TO AGREE TO SERVE

ON A MAYORAL COMMITTEE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CAN'T INCLUDE

FUNDRAISING


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST BE WARY ABOUT ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS

TO GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY JOIN CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, BUT MUST

BE CAREFUL TO AVOID APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT




Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDGE'S VOICE CARRIES WEIGHT




and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL REQUESTS FOR LEGAL AID CONTRIBUTIONS CROSS

THE LINE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility STIPULATIONS APPLY FOR SUPPORTING CANDIDATES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT BE EXECUTORS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE ROLE OF JUDGE COMES WITH LIMITATIONS ON

PERSONAL LIFE


and Answers on Professional Responsibility EVEN WELL-INTENTIONED EXTRA JUDICIAL ACTIVITIES ARE

RESTRICTED


and Answers On Professional Responsibility RETIRED JUDGES SHOULDN'T USE 'HONORABLE' IN

ADVERTISEMENTS















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULDN'T BE USING OFFICIAL STATIONARY

FOR PERSONAL MATTERS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD NOT ASK LAWYERS TO RAISE ANY

FUNDS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T APPEAR AT CHARITY FUNDRAISERS



PANELS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T BE EXECUTORS.




and Answers On Professional Responsibility PERFORMING A WEDDING: PART OF A JUDGE'S JOB


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T PARTICIPATE IN FUND-RAISING

ACTIVITIES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility SHOULD JUDGES SIT ON COUNTY PRISON BOARDS?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES AREN'T PROHIBITED FROM TAKING GIFTS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T ACT AS EXECUTORS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T SOLICIT EVEN FOR GOOD CAUSES

CANON 6





OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES PRO TEMPORE SHOULD BE WARY OF ETHICS

ISSUES
















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WHILE IN OFFICE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility IF PAYING A JUDGE'S EXPENSES TO SPEAK AT SEMINARS,

REVIEW CANON 6 FIRST





and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT OUTSIDE

COMPENSATION.




and Answers On Professional Responsibility PERFORMING A WEDDING: PART OF A JUDGE'S JOB

CANON 7


and Answers on Professional Responsibility ANYONE CAN ENDORSE A JUDICIAL CANDIDATE, BUT THE

FAVOR CAN'T BE RETURNED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE ARE STILL BOUND

BY RESTRICTIONS ON MAKING PLEDGES OR PROMISES




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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN ASSISTANT DA MAY PURCHASE ADS TO BENEFIT

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility FUNDRAISERS TO RETIRE JUDICIAL CANDIDATE DEBT

MUST BE HELD IN THE ELECTION YEAR


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MAY NOT ACCEPT HONORS AT A

FUND-RAISING CHARITY DINNER














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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES, AND LAWYERS, SHOULD

PUSH BACK AGAINST FALSE CRITICISM


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES MAY NOT ENDORSE OR ACCEPT

ENDORSEMENTS FROM OTHER HOPEFULS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility MY TAKE: JUDICIAL ETHICS CANONS, AS WRITTEN,

DON'T BAR EARLY ESTABLISHMENT OF CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE MORE TIME TO PREPARE

FINANCIALLY FOR A JUDICIAL RACE





and Answers on Professional Responsibility POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES EXIST

IN AN ETHICAL GRAY AREA


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility ADVERTISING ONE'S LAW PRACTICE MAY CREATE

PROBLEMS IN THE RUN-UP TO A JUDICIAL ELECTION


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS MAY ENGAGE IN CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

MORE THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE NOMINATING PETITIONS ARE FILED





Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NOTHING UNETHICAL ABOUT RAISING

MONEY FOR AN UNOPPOSED JUDICIAL CANDIDATE


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THERE IS NO LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF

MONEY A LAWYER MAY GIVE TO A JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE PLAYS AN

INDISPENSABLE ROLE IN ANY SERIOUS JUDICIAL CAMPAIGN

















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Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES MUST RELINQUISH ANY

PARTISAN POLITICAL POST BEFORE RUNNING


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility THE LIMITS OF JUDICIAL CANDIDATES' FREE SPEECH

ARE CERTAIN TO BE TESTED UNDER NEW RULES


and Answers on Professional Responsibility A JUDICIAL NOMINEE PREPARING FOR AN ELECTION SEASON

IS NOT BANNED FROM POLITICAL ACTIVITY



CONDUCT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility CANONS GOVERNING JUDICIAL ELECTIONS FAVOR THE

WEALTHY





OPINIONS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CAMPAIGNING SHOULD AVOID UNETHICAL

PROMISES




and Answers on Professional Responsibility NO FUND SOLICITATION BY JUDGES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES MUST CAMPAIGN ONLY ON PERSONAL TIME


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CANNOT RECEIVE

ENDORSEMENTS


and Answers on Professional Responsibility LAWYERS PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE IN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility STIPULATIONS APPLY FOR SUPPORTING CANDIDATES


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CAN ANNOUNCE THEIR
















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CANDIDACY


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES SHOULD BEWARE OF EARLY

BIDS FOR CASH


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility AS ELECTION APPROACHES, REVIEWING RULES IS

VITAL


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility JUDGES IN PA. WON'T BE PUNISHED FOR

EXTRA-MARITAL AFFAIRS



ASPIRATIONS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES MUST ALWAYS SET UP CAMPAIGN

COMMITTEES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility 'SOON-TO-BE-JUDGES' NOT PROHIBITED FROM PRACTICING


and Answers On Professional Responsibility D.J.'S SHOULD BE CAREFUL ABOUT USING 'JUDGE'


and Answers On Professional Responsibility CANDIDATES' CRITICISM MAY BE PROTECTED BY 1ST

AMENDMENT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CANNOT RUN WITH POLITICAL

AGENDAS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility D.J.S CANNOT PERSONALLY SOLICIT FUNDS OR SUPPORT


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES SHOULD AVOID FUNDRAISERS


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CANNOT HOLD POLITICAL PARTY

OFFICES.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility UNOPPOSED JUDICIAL CANDIDATES ARE ALLOWED

TO RAISE MONEY BUT PROBABLY SHOULDN'T.


and Answers On Professional Responsibility MASTERS CAN RUN FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE.















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DISTRICT JUSTICE CANDIDATES CAN'T ENDORSE

OTHER CAMPAIGNS.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THERE'S NOTHING TO STOP JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

FROM THANKING CONTRIBUTORS.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT JUSTICE SHOULDN'T BE

DOING ANY SOLICITING.


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FUNDRAISING GUIDELINES SHOULD BE STRICTLY

FOLLOWED


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility IT'S TOO EARLY TO BE RAISING MONEY FOR JUDICIAL

RACES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility FORMER JUSTICES CAN ENDOSE CANDIDATES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility MASTERS SHOULDN'T BE CALLED JUDGES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility THE IDEA OF JUDGES HOLDING POST-ELECTION FUND RAISERS

DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility MASTERS SHOULD AVOID POLITICAL FUNCTIONS



SUPPORTERS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility NOT ALL FORMER JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CAN GO

AROUND THANKING PEOPLE


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility ENDORSEMENTS FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES ARE

A TRICKY BUSINESS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CANDIDATES SHOULD RETURN EXCESS CAMPAIGN

MONEY

















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN BE PICTURED IN THEIR ROBES FOR

CAMPAIGN PHOTOS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES HAVE TO BE CAREFUL IN FORMING

CAMPAIGN COMMITTEES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CAN'T ANSWER

QUESTIONNAIRES


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES MUST GIVE UP THEIR PARTY

POSITIONS




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN RUN JOINT CAMPAIGN ADS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CAN'T ASK FOR PUBLIC

SUPPORT


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES SHOULD AVOID PRAISING CANDIDATES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WARD LEADERS MUST RESIGN IF THEY WANT TO

BE JUDGES


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CAN'T ENDORSE EACH OTHER


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility DIRECTED LETTERS REQUIRE CAUTION


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN LOOK FOR POLITICAL SUPPORT WELL IN

ADVANCE


and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDGES CAN'T ASK OTHER JUDGES FOR CAMPAIGN

CONTRIBUTIONS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility JUDICIAL CANDIDATES CAN'T ENDORSE OTHER

CANDIDATES

















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Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility CAN CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT JUSTICE SPEAK

THEIR MIND?


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility LAWYERS WHO WOULD BE JUDGES FACE STRICT

CAMPAIGNING RULES


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PART III: CODE OF CIVILITY


and Answers on Professional Responsibility HANDING OFF A PAGE OF TRANSCRIPT TO CO-COUNSEL DOES

NOT VIOLATE COPYRIGHT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility PERSONAL ATTACKS AND INVECTIVE HAVE NO

LEGITIMATE PLACE IN AN APPELLATE BRIEF



VERDICT


Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility DENIED A CONTINUANCE? YOU, MY FRIEND, ARE A

VICTIM OF CASE MANAGEMENT


and Answers on Professional Responsibility DON'T FIRE BACK AT UNCIVIL OPPONENTS








COUNSEL






and Answers on Professional Responsibility AN OVER-REGULATED PROFESSION




Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility WHEN OTHER LAWYERS DON'T RETURN YOUR PHONE

CALLS


Questions and Answers On Professional Responsibility THERE MIGHT BE SOMETHING TO THOSE RUMORS

ABOUT THE ETHICS RULES CHANGING















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