1.1:Competence – new attorneys can't
2(d):Secreting assets: Can't really help a
go alone; must be admitted; confl See
1.7, 1.8(c), 1.9, 2,2 (but 6th amend
issue). CJP 6-409 (continuance for new
atty)
1.6:Confidentiality provisions w/
lawyer and when to withdraw. Waiver
for collateral pro – p. 595
1.8(f):Advance payments by others
1.5:Fee agreements. Must be
reasonable. Probably should be in
writing esp. for conting. Must be
reasonable (factors). Quantum meruit
poss.. See 2-652 (lien on file)
1.2(d):False test. prohibited from 1.
1.3:must act w/ reasonable diligence. client hide assets, and even if you could, it
telling someone to testify falsely; , and
But see CJP 6-407 striking appearance 1.4:communicating with client would be discoverable under 3-633 and 2-645
can't let him 3.3 – but don't have to tell
– but see com. 4 1.16 (man. Withdraw) if a judgment became final. CJP 9-119 creates
the court 3.3(a) immunity
1.8(c):conflicts w/r/t wills – can't 1.8(f):fees paid by another – okay, so
1.16(c):(mandatory and permissive) 1.8(f):Conflicts – it is okay for one
prepare a will that gives the lawyer or long as the client consents, there is no
Termination – striking See 2-132, 3- person to pay the retainer of another if
child money. See 8.4 – can't get around inteference with the atty-client
132 -- see comm it really inures to the client
via strawman relationship, and confidentiality is
maintained 1.6
1.8(i):Spouse conflicts. Probably not 1.15:Commingling IOLTA and property
1.8(g):disclosure required when
too much of a problem if spouses are money must be deposited and what is 1.16(d):IOLTA and property money left
negotiating plea agreements w/ one
not directly involved, esp. if they are in left must be returned. See R. 16-602, must be returned
client but not other
different deparments of a firm.. Must 16-603; 16-606; 16-607. Quantum
erect Chinese wall or something. meruit avail
1.5:IOLTA and fee splitting. Must inform of 1.6:fees paid by another – okay, so long as the 1.7:Actual conflicts requiring striking of
1.6:Confidentiality provisions w/ appearance (i.e. where lawyer learns in
fees of clients that are not in the same firm client consents, there is no inteference with the
where client doesn't consent. Can't have a
lawyer and when to withdraw. Waiver atty-client relationship, and confidentiality is confidence something that he can't use for his
contingency criminal fee. for collateral pro maintained See 1.8 client). Statements must be accepted at face
value. Could be cured
3.1:General denials possible – general denials 3.3:Duty of candor during criminal
are possible, even if a party just wants to hold 3.3(a):prohibited from telling someone 3.3(a):Candor issues: can inform court
3.1:Lawyer should not undertake friv. proceedings.. can disclose when
the other to their proof of one element. This to testify falsely; , and can't let him 3.3 ex parte of specifically false testimony
Rep., but friv. Is tight necessary to avoiding fraudulent act.
only applies to money damages See rule 2- – but don't have to tell the court 1.2(d) in collateral proceeding. . But see 1.6
323(d). General denials not allowed in See comments and R. 1.2(d)

3.3(a) and 1.6:Candor issues: can

3.3(a):prohibited from telling someone 5.1:partners responsible for what other
inform court ex parte of specifically 3.5:Prohib commun.. only specific
to testify falsely; , and can't let him 3.3 4.2(a):ex parte conduct prohibition lawyers do. See MRPC 8.3(a)
false testimony in collateral proceeding. intent to influence a jury is forbidden
– but don't have to tell the court 1.2(d) (reporting)
. But see 1.6

7.1:ads – can't create expectations,

5.5:unauthorized practice-even if in 7.4:Advertising – can't advertise oneself
5.2:subordinate lawyer liability require name of 1 lawyer, and details 7.3:Anti-ambulance chasing rule
other state as SM expert
about expenses

8.3:reporting attorney misconduct.

8.4:cooperation with bar counsel 8.4:misconduct that prejudices 8.4:Catch-all ethical rules (misconduct; 8.4:covering things up is professional
However, exception for RPC 1.6
required see . 705 administration of justice or lying prejudicial to justice). See 8.5 misconduct
(confid) and CJP 9-108 (atty cl. Priv)
 8.5(a)(2):Jurisdiction of MD Bar counsel –
extends to non-MD lawyers that do things in
MD, including practicing w/o a license under
5.5(a) – conflicts – R. 16-701 defines atty