A Lawyer’s Obligation of Candor
A Lawyer’s Obligation of Candor Lawyers have always had a duty to be honest and truthful pursuant to general ethical principles, as well as the State Bar Act. The newest version of the Rules...
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Lawyers’ Obligation of Candor to Opposing Parties and Third Parties
By Deborah Wolfe Lawyers have always had a duty to be honest and truthful pursuant to general ethical principles, as well as the State Bar Act. The newest version of the Rules of Professional...
“But It’s a Public Record!”
By Timothy Casey This issue of Ethics in Brief covers an attorney’s duty of confidentiality and a commonly held misconception regarding a “public records” exception to the duty of confidentiality. The misconception may stem...
Your Brother and Sister’s Keeper? Ethical Duties of Managers and Supervisors
By Edward J. McIntyre We tend to think of our obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct as personal duties specific to our own conduct. And, indeed, the rules prescribe permissible conduct for California...
The Girardi Effect
By David C. Carr A State Bar Court hearing judge filed her decision this week recommending the disbament of Thomas V. Girardi. Unless you have been living in cave over the last year[1], you...
Moving Up: But With Caution
Moving Up: But With Caution An opportunity suddenly appears: You’re a solo practitioner or in a small firm. You have the chance to join a larger firm — where the prospects appear brighter —...
When My Client’s Capacity is Diminished: What May I Do? What Must I Do?
By Edward McIntyre Many jurisdictions adopted a version of ABA Model Rule 1.14 to give guidance when lawyers must confront obligations to a client with diminished decision-making capacity. Our Rules Revision Commission submitted a...
Fundamental To California Rules Of Ethics Is Lawyer Guidance To Clients On The Legality Of Client Conduct
A Pending California State Bar Opinion Explains And Gives Guidance On Lawyer Ethical Duties By Charles Berwanger Lawyers are often put into the position of knowingly (or even unknowingly) receiving client direction to, for...
Efferin Deans and the Boundaries and Evolution of the Practice of Law
By Jessica Park and Andrew Servais The California State Bar recently seized the client files of Efferin Deans, a man with a 25-year history of impersonating attorneys and two prior convictions of identity theft.[1] On...
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation One of the most rewarding aspects of an attorney’s job is providing pro bono services to those in need.[1] Though not required, lawyers are encouraged to provide pro...