Week 1 Lecture

Question 1

One ethics trap is stumbling into an (1) relationship, such as in (2). Only the (3) can break this relationship. The way out is (4)–for example, to have a retainer agreement.

Answer 1

1. attorney-client 2. agreeing to take on new clients 3. client 4. not to be vague

Question 2

Ethics trap : overlooking (1) rules. Way out : (2).

Answer 2

1. marketing 2. translate for the internet

Question 3

Ethics trap : My boss made me do it. Way out : (1). Lawyers should (2).

Answer 3

1. Report even if it hurts you 2. self-report

Question 4

Ethics trap : Law firm breakups. Way out : (1). It is up to the clients to decide (2).

Answer 4

1. Defer to the client’s wishes 2. which attorney to go to

Question 5

Ethics trap : Communicating via e-mail (privacy). Way out : (1).

Answer 5

1. Respect each email

Question 6

Ethics trap : Failing to (1) with clients. Way out : Do more than just (2). Communicate with clients (3).

Answer 6

1. communicate 2. return phone calls 3. by the end of the day

Question 7

Ethics trap : Doing business with clients. The business cannot be related to (1). Way out : (2).

Answer 7

1. practice of law 2. say it in writing

Question 8

Ethics trap : Not knowing the (1). Way out: (2).

Answer 8

1. ethics issues 2. know, or learn, the law

Question 9

Ethics trap : Fee agreements. Way out : (1).

Answer 9

1. Be clear on responsibilities

Question 10

Ethics trap : ending attorney-client relationship. Way out : (1).

Answer 10

1. Don’t rely on assumptions

Question 11

In (1), local counsel sponsors a client for one case only. The out-of-state lawyers must (2) and (3).

Answer 11

1. pro hac vice 2. familiarize themselves with local rules 3. practice in the same area of law

Question 12

Lawyers must demonstrate (1) in addition to passing (2) and meeting education requirements.

Answer 12

1. character fitness 2. passing the bar exam

Question 13

3 things that should have been done in Maples when the attorneys left the firm and were unable to continue with the pro bono case

Answer 13

1. forward mail 2. notify court 3. reassign case