Attorney Discipline & Ethics Index
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Practice Areas & Discipline Issues
- Trust Accounting & CTAPP
Rule 1.15, CTA/CTAPP, reconciliations, remediation.
- IOLTA Basics
Books/records, three-way reconciliation, audits.
- Refunds of Unearned Fees
Timely return, conversion risk, restitution.
- Safekeeping Client Property
Valuables, documents, release on demand.
- Competence & Diligence
Neglect vs. abandonment, restoration plans.
- Client Communication
Status updates, informed decisions, consent.
- Candor to the Tribunal
Correcting the record, safe remedies.
- Fairness to Opposing Counsel
Discovery conduct, sanctions crossover.
- Conflicts: Current Clients
Informed written consent, waivers.
- Conflicts: Former Clients
Substantially related test, screens.
- Imputation & Screens
Lateral moves, screen mechanics.
- Business with Clients
Fairness, independent counsel advisement.
- Fees & Agreements
Unconscionability, written contracts.
- Contingent Fees
Required terms, liens, termination.
- Fee Arbitration (MFAA)
Strategy, procedure, outcomes.
- Fee Sharing & Referrals
Disclosures, proportionality.
- Confidentiality
Exceptions, protective disclosures.
- Privilege & Client Files
Turnover, retention, liens.
- Advertising & Solicitation
Testimonials, specialties, names.
- Trial Publicity & Media
Statements, safe harbors.
- Unauthorized Practice
Multijurisdiction, pro hac vice, remote.
- Supervision of Staff
Delegation, training, vicarious risk.
- Trust Account Audits
Self-audits, remediation packets.
- Sanctions & Reporting
Reportable events, timing.
- Criminal Convictions
Reportability, collateral discipline.
- Obedience to Court Orders
Contempt risk, purge, mitigation.
- Moral Turpitude
Honesty offenses, intent, mitigation.
- Duties Under §6068
Support laws, counsel client, respect court.
- Frivolous Actions
Merit screening, safe withdrawal.
- Withdrawal & Termination
Mandatory vs. permissive, transition.
- Abandonment & Neglect
Patterns, restorative steps, diversion.
- Misuse of Trust Funds
Shortages, chargebacks, restitution.
- Lateral Hiring Screens
Walls, notices, conflicts.
- Expert & Witness Contact
Boundaries, no-contact pitfalls.
- Discovery Misconduct
Spoliation, evasive responses.
- Technology & Cybersecurity
Competence with tech, breaches.
- Lawyer Wellness & Mitigation
Substance/health, rehab proof.
- OCTC Investigations
Posture, stipulations, charge pruning.
- Sanctions Standards
Applying Standards, deviation.
- Reinstatement & Relief
CTAPP/MCLE cures, probation.
- Law Student Moral Character
Disclosures, rehabilitation, hearings.
- MCLE Compliance
Audits, documentation, reporting.
- Pro Bono & Limited Scope
Scope letters, conflicts checks.
- Practice Closures & Succession
Trust funds, client notice, files.
Business & Professions Code (selected)
- §6000+
Organization & powers of the State Bar.
- §6068
Duties of attorneys (self-reporting, candor, etc.).
- §6077
Discipline; Rules of Professional Conduct.
- §6078
Adoption/enforcement of rules.
- §6086.10
Disciplinary costs & enforcement.
- §6090.5
Reporting discipline to other jurisdictions.
- §6103
Obedience to court orders; contempt.
- §6106
Acts of moral turpitude.
- §6125
Only active licensees may practice law.
- §6126
Unauthorized practice; penalties.
- §6147
Contingency fee agreements.
- §6148
Written fee agreements; non-contingent.
- §6149
Confidential settlement agreements.
- §§6200–6206
Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act (MFAA).
- §§6210–6228
IOLTA & trust accounts.
- §6450
Paralegals; definitions & requirements.
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