Respect for Rights of Third Persons Under Washington RPC 4.4
Washington RPC 4.4: Respect for Rights of Third Persons Attorneys have a duty to zealously represent their clients, but that duty has important ethical limits. Washington...
Washington RPC 4.3: Dealing with Persons Not Represented by a Lawyer
Lawyers frequently interact with individuals who do not have legal representation. Whether negotiating a settlement, discussing a contract, or communicating during litigation, attorneys must carefully...
Washington RPC 4.2: Communication with Persons Represented by a Lawyer
One of the fundamental ethical rules governing attorney conduct is the prohibition against communicating directly with a person who is represented by counsel about the...
Truthfulness in Statements to Others Under Washington RPC 4.1
Washington RPC 4.1: Truthfulness in Statements to Others Honesty is a cornerstone of the legal profession. While attorneys have a duty to advocate zealously for...
Nonadjudicative Proceedings Under Washington Rule of Professional Conduct 3.9
Attorneys often represent clients in court, but many legal matters are handled outside the courtroom before legislative bodies and administrative agencies. Washington nonadjudicative proceedings are governed by...
RPC 3.9: Advocating Before Government Agencies and Legislative Bodies in Washington
Attorneys often represent clients in court, but legal advocacy extends well beyond the courtroom. RPC 3.9 Washington lawyer responsibilities apply when attorneys appear before legislative bodies or...
RPC 3.9 Nonadjudicative Proceedings in Washington
Understanding RPC 3.9 Nonadjudicative Proceedings When lawyers step outside the courtroom and into legislative hearings or administrative meetings, the rules do not disappear—they shift. Under RPC...
RPC 3.8 and Prosecutor Ethical Duties in Washington State
Prosecutors Have a Different Role in Criminal Cases Prosecutors hold tremendous power in Washington criminal courts. They decide whether to file charges, what crimes to...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.7 – Lawyer as Witness
What Is Washington RPC 3.7? Washington RPC 3.7 governs situations where a lawyer may be called as a witness in a case where the lawyer is...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.6 – Trial Publicity
What Is Washington RPC 3.6? Washington RPC 3.6 governs trial publicity and regulates what lawyers may say publicly about pending or ongoing cases. The rule is designed to...