Ethics Resources From the D.C. Bar

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Does a lawyer have an ethical duty to return all documents provided by a prospective client? What about the investigative file assembled by the lawyer while contemplating a representation of the prospective client? In the August/September issue http://www.mmsend31.com/link.cfm?r=TC4Ma8suMq20njRyHcInSA~~&pe=7LjXkQT9GN4MdZwKBKuGBjNAPFmTLPnduGGV490AyXmxqkaDptOZFF7NClNw_ud-&t=nIQ5gywAipYf5w_GFrXgPw~~ of Washington Lawyer, D.C. Bar legal ethics counsel Saul Jay Singer addresses the issue of safeguarding a prospective client's property and maintaining confidences and secrets after declining a representation.

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What should you do when a client fails to meet his or her financial obligations, makes unreasonable demands, or chooses to ignore your legal advice? Join us for an interactive course http://www.mmsend31.com/link.cfm?r=TC4Ma8suMq20njRyHcInSA~~&pe=WoSitiezn610FJAVy3Ro0j14k-b1Amt-rgN72xwymktaZJq1R6tV-iVSRos16yG8&t=nIQ5gywAipYf5w_GFrXgPw~~*In-Person%20at%20D.C.%20Bar*&FundraisingEvent=&evt_guest_limit=9999 that will provide you with strategies and tips for handling a challenging client while complying with the ethics rules.

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The D.C. Bar offers confidential informal advice to members through its Legal Ethics Helpline at 202-737-4700, ext. 1010. Legal ethics counsel Hope C. Todd, Saul Jay Singer, and Erika Stillabower are available to discuss ethical issues related to the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct. You can also reach them at ethics@dcbar.org.

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