Understanding Washington RPC 3.5 – Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
What Is Washington RPC 3.5? Washington RPC 3.5 governs attorney conduct related to maintaining the impartiality and decorum of the tribunal. This rule is part of the...
RPC 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel in Washington
Litigation in Washington is governed not only by statutes and court rules, but also by ethical obligations imposed on attorneys. RPC 3.4 Washington, titled Fairness to Opposing...
RPC 3.4 Washington | Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
Litigation in Washington is governed not only by statutes and court rules, but also by ethical obligations imposed on attorneys. RPC 3.4 Washington, titled Fairness to Opposing...
Washington RPC 3.3: Candor Toward the Tribunal in Washington Courts
When you hire a lawyer, you expect strong advocacy. But Washington’s ethics rules make clear that advocacy has limits—especially when dealing with judges and the...
Washington RPC 3.2: Expediting Litigation Without Sacrificing Your Case
Washington court cases already take time. Washington RPC 3.2 exists to prevent lawyers from making that problem worse. The rule is short but powerful: a lawyer must...
Washington RPC 3.1: Avoiding Frivolous Claims in Washington Courts
Washington lawyers have a duty to advocate zealously—but not at any cost. Washington RPC 3.1 (Meritorious Claims and Contentions) sets a core ethical boundary: an attorney must...
Washington Lawyer Third‑Party Neutral Duties Under RPC 2.4
Introduction In many legal matters, attorneys act not as advocates, but as neutral facilitators — a role formally recognized under Washington's Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC)...
Understanding Washington Lawyer Evaluations for Third‑Parties (RPC 2.3)
Introduction Under Washington law, a lawyer is sometimes asked to provide an evaluation relating to a client’s affairs not just for the client’s benefit —...
Understanding Washington’s Rule: “Advisor” Duty Under RPC 2.1
Introduction In Washington State, attorneys owe clients more than just legal representation: they must often serve as advisors. Under RPC 2.1 — the “Advisor” rule...
Washington RPC 1.18 Duties: Duties to Prospective Clients
Washington RPC 1.18 establishes the ethical duties and responsibilities lawyers owe to prospective clients, even if no formal client-lawyer relationship is formed. This rule is...