Ethics Legal Guides (10 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
Ethics rules govern the professional responsibilities of lawyers and provide standards of conduct. If you think your lawyer or law firm may be violating ethics rules, a lawyer with expertise in these rules can help determine if there has been bad conduct in a case.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility about 1 year ago.

Written by J.D. Smith
Much of what an attorney does is controlled by the Rules of Professional Conduct (“RPCs”). However, an attorney should also be guided by personal conscience and the approval of professional peers. An attorney is responsible for understanding the RPCs and complying with them.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by J.D. Smith
All attorneys have duties to their clients and ethical responsibilities to which they must adhere. In the case of a conflict between those two ideals, it is important to know how to walk the ethical line and maintain one's reputation.
Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
In the tripartite relationship (the relationship between the insurer the insured and the attorney retained by the insurer to represent the insured is commonly described as a “tripartite relationship”) the attorney has an attorney-client relationship with the insured and a fiduciary one with insurer.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
In the tripartite relationship (the relationship between the insurer the insured and the attorney retained by the insurer to represent the insured is commonly described as a tripartite relationship the attorney has an attorney-client relationship with the insured and a fiduciary one with insurer.
Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
You need a lawyer, but how do you go about finding one? Here are five of the ways you might try. And, if you have any doubt about whether your situation requires an attorney’s help, you can ask a lawyer about it. Consult with one early, before your situation gets worse.
17 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility about 1 month ago. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Gerald Gould Knapton
1. Be sure that the lawyers you retain have done this exact same thing before; 2. Ask for the names of the lawyers who will work on the case on your behalf and ask that ONLY those lawyers bill time to the matter; 3. Ask what is this going to cost me? (repeat from time to time); 4. Read the bills!
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility about 1 year ago.

Written by Lindsay Kohut Slatter
All law students must submit a moral character application to the State Bar. More past problems will not defeat your application. Most students get in trouble by concealing past problems, or describing them inaccurately.
Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Anthony T. Verwey
Generally, if an attorney is the subject of a complaint filed with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (”ODC”), the initial contact will either be request for contact or what is known as a DB-7 letter.
Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Lawyers are counselors that do more than give out legal information. We offer tactical and strategic advice. Our training allows us to apply technical skills to legal problems to solve your disputes. With the right approach you can find a lawyer who's best able to be on your legal team to help you.
51 of 55 users found this helpful. Posted in Ethics / Professional Responsibility 7 months ago.