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Client Lawyer Relationship | A lawyer shall act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.
[1] A lawyer should pursue a matter on behalf of a client despite opposition, obstruction or personal inconvenience to the lawyer, and take whatever lawful and ethical measures are required to vindicate a client's cause or endeavor.
Rule 2.1 Advisor. Podcasting of Model Rule 2.1; Rule 2.2 (Deleted) Rule 2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral. Advocate. Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation Rule 3.3 Candor toward the Tribunal. Podcasting of Model Rule 3.3; Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing ...
As advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client's position under the rules of the adversary system. As negotiator, a lawyer seeks a result advantageous to the client but consistent with requirements of honest dealing with others.
II. ABA Model Rule 1.4: Communications Client-Lawyer Relationship (a) A lawyer shall: (1) promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance with respect to which the client's informed consent, as defined in Rule 1.0(e), is required by these Rules; (2) reasonably consult with the client about the means by which the client's
Competent representation requires the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. ... Retaining or Contracting With Other Lawyers.
• ABA Model Rule 6.2’s title refers to “Appointments” (plural) and ABA Model Rule 6.4’s title refers to “Activities” (plural), but in between those two Rules ABA Model Rule 6.3’s title refers to “Membership” (singular).
