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ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

This document outlines the key ethical considerations for green lawyers in Oregon as per the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). It emphasizes the importance of understanding client communications, consent agreements, and the handling of complaints through the Client Assistance Office. Additionally, it addresses duties to former clients, confidentiality, and the attorney-client privilege. By adhering to these ethical guidelines, lawyers can effectively navigate their responsibilities while promoting sustainable legal practices. Legal professionals are encouraged to stay informed and uphold the highest standards in their practice.

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ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

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  1. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR GREEN LAWYERS Scott Morrill, OSB October 8, 2010

  2. Good News Zero complaints

  3. Client Assistance Office and Disciplinary Counsel’s Office • BR 2.5 The client assistance office shall receive and review all inquiries and complaints... Oregon Supreme Court Trial Panel Disciplinary Counsel Client Assistance Office

  4. CAO PROCESS

  5. COMMUNICATIONS WITH REPRESENTED PARTIESOregon RPC 4.2 Consent, Authorized by Law, Written Agreement

  6. COMMUNICATIONS WITH UNREPRESENTED CLIENTSOregon RPC 4.3 Get a Lawyer

  7. EX PARTEOregon RPC 3.5(b) ALJ’s, Referees, Agencies and Other Decision Makers

  8. Unwarranted ClaimsOregon RPC 3.1, 1.2 (c), 4.4 (a), 8.4 (a)(4)

  9. CommunicationRule 1.4 and 1.3

  10. WHO IS THE CLIENT?Oregon RPC 1.7, 1.8 Reasonable-Expectations-of-the-Client Test Corporations Government Agencies

  11. CONFIDENCES/SECRETSOregon RPC 1.6 Defending Yourself From a Bar Complaint Attorney-Client Privilege

  12. DUTIES TO FORMER CLIENTSOregon RPC 1.9 Defending Yourself From a Bar Complaint

  13. SOLICITING CLIENTSOregon RPC 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 Not Many Cases Will Advocate for food

  14. TRUTH In re Sussman and Tanner, 241 Or 246 (1965)

  15. Burn OutOregon RPC 1.1

  16. HORROR STORIES

  17. HUMOR

  18. HELP WWW.OSBAR.ORG Oregon RPC 8.6 (written advice) 503.620.0222 (General Counsel/CAO)

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