OR Bar Professional Responsibility Flashcards
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Under the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct, when must an attorney report another attorney's ethical violation?
Answer: When the attorney has actual knowledge of a violation that raises a substantial question as to the other attorney's honesty or fitness
Oregon RPC 8.3 requires reporting only when the attorney has actual knowledge of a violation that raises a substantial question as to fitness or honesty.
An Oregon attorney discovers mid-case that her client intends to commit perjury. What is the attorney's proper course of action?
Answer: Counsel the client against it; if client persists, the attorney must disclose to the tribunal
Oregon RPC 3.3 requires the attorney to counsel against perjury and, if the client persists, to disclose the false testimony to the tribunal.
Under Oregon RPC 1.7, which of the following is a permissible concurrent conflict of interest?
Answer: Each affected client gives informed written consent after full disclosure and the representation is not prohibited by law
Oregon RPC 1.7(b) allows representation despite a concurrent conflict if all affected clients give informed written consent and other conditions are met.
How long must an Oregon attorney generally retain client files after the conclusion of a matter?
Answer: Seven years
Oregon State Bar guidelines recommend retaining client files for at least seven years after the matter closes.
An Oregon attorney receives a $5,000 retainer from a client. Under Oregon RPC 1.15, where must these funds be deposited?
Answer: In a client trust account (IOLTA or separate account) separate from the attorney's own funds
Oregon RPC 1.15 requires that client funds be held in a designated client trust account separate from the attorney's personal or business funds.
Under Oregon RPC 1.16, an attorney may withdraw from representation WITHOUT court permission when:
Answer: The client persists in a course of action the attorney reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent
Oregon RPC 1.16(b)(2) permits withdrawal when the client insists on action the attorney reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent.
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