Week 2 Lecture

Question 1

Everything a (1) does can affect an (2) license.

Answer 1

1. paralegal 2. attorney’s

Question 2

The bar association in Arizona is called the (1) and it is (2). The (3) is responsible for making laws related to admission and lawyers’ ethical conduct.

Answer 2

1. State Bar of Arizona 2. integrated (required, voluntary/mandatory aspects are combined) 3. AZ Supreme Court (relies heavily on SBA)

Question 3

4 requirements for admission to bar association

Answer 3

1. college 2. law school 3. intensive background check (character & fitness) 4. bar exam

Question 4

Before passing a bar exam, a future attorney is otherwise simply a (1).

Answer 4

law clerk

Question 5

(1) have patterned their codes of ethics on models of the ABA. The ABA is a national (2) association. It is an (3) body and helps lawyers address issues. One of its biggest accomplishments is promulgation of (4)

Answer 5

1. All states 2. voluntary 3. advisory 4. model codes of ethics

Question 6

3 things the ABA’s model codes of ethics contain

Answer 6

1. Canons of Professional Ethics 2. Model Code of Professional Responsibility 3. Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Question 7

3 things the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (subset of model codes of ethics) contain

Answer 7

1. canons - statements of general concepts 2. disciplinary rules 3. ethical considerations

Question 8

Of other forms of ethical regulation (1) prohibit attorneys from engaging in cetain conduct on and off the clock, and (2) are no binding but consulted when ethical issues arise.

Answer 8

1. state statutes 2. ethics opinions

Question 9

Lawyers must take (1) continuing education yearly, (2) of which are on ethics.

Answer 9

1. 15 hours 2. 3 hours

Question 10

4 types of sanctions for unethical behavior

Answer 10

1. reprimand/reproval (private warning) 2. probation (can practice, but certain requirements must be met) 3. suspension (deprived of right to practice for a period of time) 4. disbarment (permanent, across state lines)

Question 11

If an attorney is suspended for less than 6 months, he is (1) into the Bar. If he is suspended more than 6 months, he must (2) and (3).

Answer 11

1. auto-reinstated 2. reapply 3. pass a c&f

Question 12

Legal malpractice is (1) in the performance of legal duties by a legal professional, either (2) or (3).

Answer 12

1. improper conduct 2. intentionally 3. through negligence

Question 13

Contempt is (1) that impairs the (2) or shows (3) fo the dignity or authority of the court.

Answer 13

1. improper conduct 2. administration of the courts 3. disrespect (not standing for judge, electronics)

Question 14

Disqualification is a (1) that a (2) OR (3) may not continue to represent a client in a litigated matter before it. The latter is called (4). Disqualification may result in the entity having to (5) fees to the client.

Answer 14

1. court order 2. lawyer 3. law firm 4. imputed disqualification 5. disgorge (return)

Question 15

3 actions that may result in disqualification

Answer 15

1. wrong field of practice 2. disclosure of client info 3. not licensed to practice