Professional Responsibility & Legal Ethics
Introduction to the Regulation of the Legal Profession
Duties to the Client and Client’s Rights
| Introduction to Legal Ethics |
| Sources of Ethics Law |
| Reporting Misconduct |
| Discipline, Sanction, Disqualification |
| Civil and Criminal Liability |
| The Unauthorized Practice of Law |
| The Management of Law Firms: Supervisors and Subordinates |
| Loyalty, Advocating Zealously, Diligence, Competence |
| Safeguarding Client Property |
| What the Client Decides in a Case |
| What the Lawyer Decides in a Case |
| Introduction to Confidentiality |
| Attorney/Client Privilege |
| The Work Product Doctrine |
| Other Privileged Relationships |
| The Limits to Representation |
| Former Clients Rules |
| Imputed Disqualification |
| Government Service and Going Private |
| Doing Business With Your Client |
| Drafting yourself a gift |
| Negotiations for Literary or Media Rights |
| Providing Financial Assistance |
| Other Conflict of Interest Issues |
| Conflicts in Corporate Representation |
| Fees |
| Advertising |
| Solicitation of Clients |
| Communication with Judges |
| Communication with Jurors |
| Communication with Witnesses |
| Courtroom Decorum |
Duties to Others
Confidentiality
Conflicts of Interest
| Withdrawal and Disqualification |
| Duties To the Opposing Party |
| Duties To the Court |