http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/ethics-professional-responsibility.html Avvo.com - Ethics Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-respond-when-the-texas-board-of-law-examiners-bole-questions-your-bar-admission You have finished law school and you may have even passed the Texas State Bar Examination but BOLE is not happy with your Intent to Practice Law Form. A issue may be raised about your good moral character or you fitness to practice law or both. If a hearing is required, should you go alone? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:56:58 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/ethics-yes-i-need-a-lawyer 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. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:09:14 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/attorney-ethics-of-the-insurer-insured-relationship-ii 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:34:55 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/attorney-ethics-of-the-insurer-insured-relationship-i 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:40 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/know-how-to-walk-the-ethical-line 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. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:58:05 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-choose-a-lawyer-for-you 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. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:40:40 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/a-washington-state-primer-on-ethical-considerations 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. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:49:46 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/you-have-recieved-a-letter-from-the--office-of-disciplinary-counsel-now-what 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. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:33:25 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/moral-character-applications-at-the-state-bar-of-california 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. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:41:32 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-control-the-cost-of-litigation 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! Thu, 21 May 2009 16:39:07 PDT