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Academic degrees, Adv.-53 Brochure content Names of employee-assistant, Adv.-55 Plural noun usage, Adv.-55 Card, business or professional In telephone directory, Adv.-31 Computer program of law firm, Adv.-46 Consulting service, Adv.-21 Direct mail solicitation, Adv.-69 Dissolution of law partnership, Adv.-65 Compensation based on performance, Adv.-54 Independent Contractor Free legal services to elderly system, Adv.-23 Joint advertisement by separate attorneys, Adv.-68 Journal Lay, Adv.-28 Legal check-ups, Adv.-18 Letterheads Business, Adv.-85, 86 Failure to indicate death of partner, Adv.-10 Professional Corporation, Adv.-76 Letters to partnership's clients upon dissolution, Adv.-65 Membership in or on Bar association, Adv.-21 Board of directors of bank, Adv.-4 Fraternal Organization, Adv.-52 Professional Organization, Adv.-52 Merchandising computer software of law firm, Adv.-46 Newsletter to clients, Adv.-66 Newspaper Advertisement, distribution to students, Adv.-62 Free seminar, Adv.-84 Ownership, Adv.-17 Office Listing where shared with corporation, Adv.-64 Pre-paid legal services panel, Adv.-28 Prohibited forms of, Adv.-23 Professional Corporation, firm name, Adv.-76 Publication (See also newspaper, journal) Generally, Adv.-45 Political, Adv.-8 Radio Free seminar, charge based on number responding, Adv.-83 Signs, sponsorship of bowling team, Adv.-9 Specialty, Adv.-51, 66 Areas of Practice, Adv.-53 Telephone directory Patent, trademark, and copyright, Adv.-11 ADVISE AND COUNSELLING Opposing parties, Misc.-72 Persons with interest adverse to client, Misc.-28, 65 Radio question and answer program, Misc.-8 Unrepresented parties, Misc.-20, 65, 79 APPEAL ATTORNEY AS WITNESS Consent of parties, Misc.-36, 40 Disciplinary committee, Misc.-16 Discretion of court, Misc.-31, 36, 95 Financial hardship to client, Misc.-31, 40 Legal aid attorney, Misc.-40 Motion to withdraw, Misc.-79 Pre-trial discovery, motions, Misc.-97 Public defenders, Misc.-51 Uncontested matters, Misc.-31 ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATION Client's competency to discharge attorney, Misc.-57 Defacto representation, Misc.-41 File ownership, Misc.-90 Inability to locate client, Misc.-74 See discharge of attorney; withdrawal from employment Wrongful death litigation, Misc.-89 BANKRUPTCY Foreclosure of deed of trust, Misc.-21 Of attorney Involving fraud, dishonesty, Misc.-100 BARRATRY, Misc.-73 BAIL BONDS, Misc.-71 BOND, executor or trustee serving without, Misc.-7 BUSINESS CARDS Law firm employees, Misc.-45 CANDOR TO COURT, Misc.-103 CHAMPERTY, Misc.-73 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, lawyer also holding self out as, Misc.-13 CLIENT DICTATING COURSE, Misc.-92, 101, 104 COLLECTION AGENCY Advancing filing fees, Misc.-86 Refusal to return claim to agency, Misc.-87 Withdrawing claim from attorney, Misc.-87 COMPUTER, shared by others than lawyers, Misc.-22 CONFIDENCES OF THE CLIENT Attorney misconduct Obligation to refrain from knowingly filing false or incomplete information with court, Confi.-35 Discovered by co-attorney during alcohol and drug counseling, duty to report to bar, Confi.-30 Discovered by co-attorney during course of representation of client, client consent to disclosure, Confi.-14 Bankruptcy, intention to file, Confi.-24 Class action, realignment of parties, Confi.-18 Cross-examination, possible use of information against former client, Confi.-20 Disclosure Conservator false statements of acts to court or bonding company, Confi.-35 misappropriation of funds, acts to bonding company, Confi.-52 Of acts of former client to government, Confi.-5, 46 Of attorney misconduct, Confi.-30 Of bankruptcy planned by client after dissolution, Confi.-24 Of clients' names and social security numbers to IRS, Confi.-5, 49, 51 Of confidences to attorneys' malpractice carriers, Confi.-9 Of information from insured for insurer, Confi.-1, 41 Of information obtained in preparing will for decedent, Confi.-44 Of privileged information, legal vs. ethical question, Confi.-23 Of reports of criminal acts potential criminal activity, Confi.-45 to client alleged to have committed them where source is another client, Confi.-33 to law enforcement agencies, Confi.-33 to other clients who may be adversely affected, Confi.-33 Of subpoenaed client information, Confi.-48 Prior contact with spouse of party seeking representation in divorce, Confi.-40 Domestic relations Legal services program, C.ofInt.-265 Evidence, non-disclosure to authorities or retention of, Confi.-32 Fee information to authorities, Confi.-25 Files Adoption suit, Confi.-34 Former clients Acts of, learned by third parties, Confi.-26 Disclosure, formal vs. information procedures, Confi.-16 Disclosure of information gained from prior representation, Confi.-2, 22, 42 Notice to former clients' defense attorneys prior to disclosure of information, Confi.-16 Grievance procedure, prior representation of board, Confi.-26 Insurance agent, estate planning document to client, Confi.-38 IRS, providing names and social security numbers to, Confi.-5 Lay, entity or group Living trusts, Adv.-81 Legal services program Representation to both parties in divorce, Confi.-47 Living trusts, Adv.-81 program run by company, Confi.-50 Other firm members' information, Confi.-55 Partnership split-up, Confi.-23 Prosecuting attorney, Confi.-15, 28, 36 Shared offices, Confi.-37, 43 Unrelated matter against spouse of former client, Confi.-29 Waiver of confidentiality, Confi.-39 CONFLICT OF INTEREST Advancing financial assistance to client, C.ofInt.-215, 220, 243 Agreement not to represent subsequent complainants, C.ofInt.-86 Answer preparation for opposing party, C.ofInt.-14 Attorney as corporate officer, C.ofInt.-242 Attorney general (assistant), proceedings before state departments and bureaus By employee, C.ofInt.-16 By employer, C.ofInt.-16 By partner, C.ofInt.-16 Condemnation suit, C.ofInt.-16 Criminal prosecution, federal, C.ofInt.-16 Criminal prosecution, state, C.ofInt.-16 Inheritance tax appraiser, C.ofInt.-5 Investigation being conducted against clients, C.ofInt.-108 Litigation from when an assistant attorney general, C.ofInt.-164 Liquor control laws, C.ofInt.-16 Municipal ordinance prosecution, C.ofInt.-16 Workers compensation, C.ofInt.-16 Automobile accidents Employer/employee driver, C.ofInt.-259 Prosecuting attorney County as defendant, C.ofInt.-117 Represent plaintiff after prosecution of defendant, C.ofInt.-61 Representation of passenger and driver, C.ofInt.-34, 118, 254, 270 Parent driver and child passenger, C.ofInt.-282 Bankruptcy Representation of creditor against former client, C.ofInt.-174 Representation of shareholders and trustee, C.ofInt.-119 Bonds, attorney-in-fact for bonding company, C.ofInt.-17 Business relationship with client Irrevocable assignment of collection payments to attorney, C.ofInt.-218 Circuit clerk/private practice, C.ofInt.-201 City attorney As municipal judge of another city, C.ofInt.-54 As prosecutor for county, C.ofInt.-93, 170 Civil private practice Defense of actions by city, C.ofInt.-70 Condemnation proceeding, city attorney owns parcel of subject real estate, C.ofInt.-188 Criminal private practice, C.ofInt.-20, 59, 68, 131, 191, 278 Municipal judge shares private practice telephone, C.ofInt.-161 Partner Civil suit against city, C.ofInt.-205 Represent client before Board of Alderman, C.ofInt.-32 Treasurer of road district, C.ofInt.-214 Representation of City employee against former client, C.ofInt.-121 City employees in private practice, C.ofInt.-94 City and other party/real estate transactions, C.ofInt.-89 Criminal defendants in circuit court in same county, C.ofInt.-248, 251 Requested to support council member running for office, C.ofInt.-240 Special counsel, handling ordinance violation, C.ofInt.-99 City counselor, see city attorney City police officer/reserve officer, criminal private practice, C.ofInt.-192 City prosecutor Civil private practice, C.ofInt.-90 Criminal private practice, C.ofInt.-68, 268 Clerk of judge/subsequent appearance before judge Director/attorney Represent customer in transaction with corporation, C.ofInt.-127 Sells property to corporation, C.ofInt.-25 Representation of Former shareholder/corporation a former client. C.ofInt.-66 Individual defendant/corporation represented by insurance carrier, C.ofInt.-131 Minority shareholder against corporation, C.ofInt.-91 Parent corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary, C.ofInt.-120 Shareholder and bankruptcy trustee, C.ofInt.-119 Spouse after death of sole shareholder against corporation, C.ofInt.-60 Termination of representation, C.ofInt.-160 Commission/quasi-government, former member/representation on matters on file before resignation, C.ofInt.-36 Confidentiality Encouraging clients to waive confidentiality as a part of Living trust sales operation, C.ofInt.-250 Corporation Director/Attorney Corporate counsel serving as director, C.ofInt.-261 Subsidiary, C.ofInt.-245 Corporate counsel, C.ofInt.-153, 261 County counselor Representation of school district, C.ofInt.-179 Credit card program, attorney's interest in Disclosure of attorney's interest, C.ofInt.-264 Criminal attorney/spouse as prosecuting attorney, C.ofInt.-111 Criminal law Former client Successive representation of co-defendants in same case, C.ofInt-235, 236 Disclosure, C.ofInt.-257 Domestic relations Attorney contacted by one spouse but refused to discuss case now representing other spouse in dissolution, C.ofInt.-252 Former client, representation of former client's spouse against client regarding marital issues, C.ofInt.-237 Previous representation related to child support of child from previous marriage, C.ofInt.-237 Joint petition, C.ofInt.-22 Legal services program Both spouses qualify for services, C.ofInt.-265 Modification of decree Against former client, C.ofInt.-100 Partner represented opposing party in original dissolution of marriage, C.ofInt.-28 Multiple parties, guardian ad litem for child and third-party defendant for transfer of property, C.ofInt.-143 Municipal judge Cases in other cities, Misc.-93 Partners of, Misc.-93 Representation adverse to former client in domestic relations case after representing client on DWI, C.ofInt.-241 Representation of father and grandparents against mother, custody, C.ofInt.-140 Representation of one party in dissolution while representing both in step-parent adoption, C.ofInt-234 Representation of one spouse After initial discussion with both parties, C.ofInt.-69 Against former client, C.ofInt.-125, 190, 200, 217, 283, 287 Prepare answer for other spouse, C.ofInt.-14, 267 With consent of parties, C.ofInt.-125 Duty to report to disciplinary counsel, Misc.-108 Entry of appearance, preparation of, opposing party, C.ofInt.-14 Estate planning, C.ofInt.-223, 227 Beneficiaries jointly represented initially, now beneficiaries have a conflict, C.ofInt-233 Fees Paid by third party, C.ofInt.-244 Payment by one co-client for both, C.ofInt.-229 Pecuniary interest adverse to client, C.ofInt.-229 Former client Attorney contacted by one spouse but refused to discuss case now representing other spouse in dissolution, C.ofInt.-252 Child custody, C.ofInt.-217 Criminal law Successive representation of co-defendants in same case, C.ofInt.-235, 236 Domestic relations, representation of former client's spouse against client regarding marital issues, C.ofInt.-237 Previous representation related to child support of child from previous marriage, C.ofInt-237 Previous joint representation of currently adverse parties, C.ofInt.- 216 Representation adverse to former client in domestic relations case after representing client on DWI, C.ofInt.-241 Representation adverse to former client on same substantive issues but intervening change in law changes issues, C.ofInt.-225, 226 Full disclosure, C.ofInt.-148 Government staff attorneys Former government attorney, screening, C.ofInt.-228 Representation of fellow employees in accidents and traffic violations, C.ofInt.-286 Guardian ad litem for juvenile, representation of parents, C.ofInt.-103 Imputed disqualification Firm disqualification resulting from member's role as part-time assistant prosecutor for child support enforcement, C.ofInt.-231 Law student may not work part-time for prosecutor and law firm that does criminal defense, C.ofInt.-221, 223 Paralegal previously employed by opposing firm, C.ofInt.-222 Spouses in different firms, C.ofInt.-279 Insurance company as client Confidences of insured, C.ofInt.-256 Reservation of rights defense while declaratory judgment action is pending, C.ofInt.-64 Suit by insured/co-counsel for uninsured defendant, C.ofInt.-88 Joint representation Of driver and passengers Driver consumed alcohol, conflict cannot be waived, C.ofInt.-249 Judge Attorney is child of judge, C.ofInt.-230 Cases worked on prior to becoming judge, C.ofInt.-10 County court/practice before other courts, C.ofInt.-44 Municipal court As assistant prosecuting attorney for county, C.ofInt.-102 As campaign manager for another, C.ofInt.-6 As city counselor for another city, C.ofInt.-54 Associate city judge/practice in municipal court, C.ofInt.-43 Criminal private practice, C.ofInt.-42, 43, 54 Partner represents plaintiff against city, C.ofInt.-135 Represent police officer in civil matter, C.ofInt.-73 Sharing private practice telephone with city attorney, C.ofInt.-161 Use of services, Misc.-94 Relative of judge employed by attorney, C.ofInt.-151 Juvenile court officer as client Other matters, C.ofInt.-72, 173 Juvenile officer attorney Non-juvenile defendants, C.ofInt.-19 Representation of criminal defendants, C.ofInt.-274 Lay, entity or group Living trusts, Adv.-81 Legal aid bureau, pay clients, C.ofInt.-13 Legal education clinical program, claim against sponsoring university, C.ofInt.-204 Legal services corporation/legal aid Juvenile matters, representing both parents, C.ofInt.-288 Lease from federally funded program, C.ofInt.-184 Living trust program, C.ofInt.-272 Representing both parents in juvenile matters, C.ofInt.-288 Unrelated subsequent matters, C.ofInt.-74 Living trusts, C.ofInt-223, 227 Loan to client, C.ofInt.-215, 220 Medicaid, C.ofInt.-262 Medical malpractice, C.ofInt.-95, 131 Member of town board Attorney asked by board to represent town, C.ofInt.-238 Multiple clients Passenger and drive, vehicular accident, Fees-54 Multiple firms, association with, C.ofInt.-269 Municipal judge City as defendant, C.ofInt.-275 Nominal parties as client, C.ofInt.- 281 Notary public, C.ofInt.-82 Of counsel Two firms, attorney "of counsel" in second firm, Adv.-80 Office sharing Joint advertising results in treatment as single firm, C.ofInt.-246 Other interests Client suing attorney's landlord, C.ofInt.-219 Parent and child with conflicting interests Consent and waiver of conflict, C.ofInt.-282 Partnerships/professional corporations Dissolution of partnership/notice to clients, C.ofInt.-84 Dual membership, C.ofInt.-255 Former partner now city attorney, C.ofInt.-32 Partner as necessary witness, C.ofInt.-183 Representation of multiple parties by partners, associates Guardian of child and parents/abuse charge, C.ofInt.-103 Modification of dissolution decree/opposing party in original dissolution, C.ofInt.-28 Trustee under deed and seller, C.ofInt.-92 With city attorney Civil suit against city, C.ofInt.-71, 205 Defense of actions by city, C.ofInt.-70 Road district treasurer, C.oInt.-214 With County Industrial Commission Member, suit against county, C.ofInt.-284 With former assistant attorney general, C.ofInt.-164 With former prosecutor, C.ofInt.-173 With judge, C.oflnt.-42 With municipal judge, C.ofInt.-135, 275 With prosecuting attorney Actions against state/police, C.ofInt.-51, 98, 176 Administrative agency/practice, C.ofInt.-62 Criminal practice outside of state, C.ofInt.-26 Municipal ordinance violations, C.ofInt.-23 Subsequent civil suit where summons issued, C.ofInt.-61, 71 With relative of judge, C.ofInt.-151 With reserve police officer, C.ofInt.-192 Political campaign City attorney requested to support council member running for office, C.ofInt.-240 Prepaid legal plan, C.ofInt.-142 Probate, C.ofInt.-216 Guardian ad litem may not represent guardian and conservator, C.ofInt.-280 Prosecuting attorney Associate of law firm with pending condemnation cases, C.ofInt.-51 Child support enforcement assistant and question of disqualification of private firm from criminal cases, C.ofInt.-231 City attorney serving as, C.ofInt.-93, 169 Civil private practice Action against county official, C.ofInt.-150 Action against federal official, C.ofInt.-185 Action against defendant represented by relative, C.ofInt.-3 Action against state official, C.ofInt.-62 Before state agencies, C.ofInt.-62, 122 Child support, C.ofInt.-271 Claim by department of social services against probate estate, C.ofInt.-247 Defend county in federal civil rights suit brought by defendant being prosecuted, C.ofInt.-212 Disqualification of co-counsel in criminal representation, C.ofInt.-266 Domestic relations matter, C.ofInt.-126 Matter related to completed prosecution, C.ofInt.-61, 260 Probate, C.ofInt.-247 Representation in automobile accidents, C.ofInt.-273 Representation of county as defendant/criminal charges completed, C.ofInt.-117 Representation of defendant/criminal charges pending, C.ofInt.-35, 49, 173 Representation of plaintiff/criminal charges pending, C.ofInt.-35, 194 Representation of wife for modification of maintenance order after collection of child support payments, C.ofInt.-211 Representation of wife in criminal matter and civil matter against husband, C.ofInt.-1 Co-counsel with assistant public defender, C.ofInt.-198 Condemnation proceeding, representation of landowner, C.ofInt.-15 County officials acting improperly, C.ofInt.-79 Criminal private practice Completion of prior cases after appointment, C.ofInt.-159 Contempt action brought by another prosecutor, C.ofInt.-33 Defense of person formerly prosecuted C.ofInt.-2 Defense/other criminal matters, C.ofInt.-23, 68, 122 Federal ASCS violation, C.ofInt.-196 Obtain parole for persons prosecuted, C.ofInt.-7 Of other lawyers sharing space or partners, C.ofInt.-23, 80 Opposing other prosecutors, C.ofInt.-23, 122 Disqualification at earlier stage, change of facts eliminating original reason for disqualification, C.ofInt.-232 Former assistant, screening, C.ofInt.-228 Former client of partner now prosecution witness, C.ofInt.-178 Former defense counsel/subsequent action against former client, C.ofInt.-187 Former prosecuting attorney/subsequent criminal practice, C.ofInt.-30, 173, 189 Former public defender, C.ofInt.-63 Guardian ad litem, incompetency proceeding, C.ofInt.-154 Law student may not work part-time for prosecutor and law firm that does criminal defense, C.ofInt.-224 Municipal judge, C.ofInt.-102 Partner's civil suit against city/county/state, C.ofInt.-51, 176 Probate practice, C.ofInt.-167 Represent department of revenue against former crime victim, C.ofInt.-157 Represent juvenile court, C.ofInt.-173 Welfare fraud, C.ofInt.-112 Providing representation to non-legal business which provides legal work for individuals, C.ofInt.-223, 227 Public Defender Assistant public defender Assistant attorney general, C.ofInt.-208 Co-counsel with assistant prosecuting attorney, C.ofInt.-198 Continued representation after client files motion alleging ineffective assistance, C.ofInt.-285 During absence of public defender/pending cases, C.ofInt.-141 Former client now adverse witness, C.ofInt.-74 Former prosecuting attorney, C.ofInt.-165 Multiple clients, C.ofInt.-141 Spouse of prosecuting attorney, C.ofInt.-180 Relatives, C.ofInt.-263, 282 Attorney is child of judge, C.ofInt.-230 Representation of Cities and road district against the county, C.ofInt.-239 Civil defendant when former client is plaintiff, C.ofInt.-121 Client after consultation with former attorney for defendant, C.ofInt.-115 Client against county where partner is Industrial Commission member, C.ofInt.-284 Client against distant relative, C.ofInt.-253 Client/attorney as potential witness, Misc.-95, 97 Client before county council/attorney on board of police commissioners, C.ofInt.-58 Client with conflicting interests Nominal plaintiff represented by attorney may not be sued by same attorney for another case, C.ofInt.-281 Representing wife in civil action while prosecuting husband, C.ofInt.-1 Consent withdrawn by former client, C.ofInt. 125 Criminal defendant when Attorney is a member of the city commission, C.ofInt.-109 Attorney is sharing space with prosecutor, C.ofInt.-80, 84 Attorney for juvenile office, C.ofInt.-274 Customer against corporation, attorney on board of directors, C.ofInt.-127 Divorce no-fault law, C.ofInt.-21 Employer/employee Workers' compensation, C.ofInt.-259 Employer wronged by employee/former client, C.ofInt.-257 Estate of appraiser when representing landowner in condemnation proceeding, C.ofInt.-199 Federal defendant, C.ofInt.-196 Former client now adverse witness, C.ofInt.-74 Former shareholders in action by former client corporation, C.ofInt.-66 Former witness, for libel and slander, C.ofInt.-11 Guardian ad litem may not represent guardian and conservator, C.ofInt.-280 Insurer and insured, C.ofInt.-256 Landowner, for condemnation proceeding and estate of appraiser, C.ofInt.-199 Multiple clients Administrator and heirs, C.ofInt.-107, 133 Defendant and victim, C.ofInt.-172 Differing interests, C.ofInt.-239 Doctor and hospital, medical malpractice, C.ofInt.-95 Father and grandparents against mother, custody, C.ofInt.-140 Juvenile matters, C.ofInt.- 288 Passenger and driver, vehicular accident, C.ofInt.-34, 118, 254, 270, 282 Shareholder and bankruptcy trustee, C.ofInt.-119 With potential conflict, C.ofInt.-108, 183, 277 One spouse after representing both, C.ofInt.-69, 186, 190, 200 One spouse against former client, C.ofInt.-283, 287 Opposing clients By lawyers sharing space, C.ofInt.-84 For unrelated matters, C.ofInt.-128 Partner's former client as witness, C.ofInt.-178 Plaintiff against Client on unrelated matter, C.ofInt.-162 Country club while serving as director, C.ofInt.-132 Estate of former client, C.ofInt.-170 Former client Bankruptcy proceeding, C.ofInt.-174 Corporation/utility, C.ofInt.-136 Incompetency proceeding, C.ofInt.-145 Dissolution of marriage, C.ofInt.-100, 125, 190 Prepaid legal plan, C.ofInt.-142 With consent of parties, C.ofInt.-114, 156, 186 With potentially damaging knowledge, C.ofInt.-149 Work pending, C.ofInt.-162 Former client's spouse, C.ofInt.-197 Former shareholder against remaining shareholder, C.ofInt.-206 Relative of client on unrelated matter, CofInt.-69, 124 School board when partner a director, C.ofInt.-183 Subsequent complainant, C.ofInt.-86 Road district attorney, partner to become city attorney, C.ofInt.-214 Separate business, C.ofInt.- 242 Spouses representing adverse parties, C.ofInt.-279 Trustee lawyer, represent executor of trust estate, C.ofInt.-12 Waiver of issuance of summons, for opposing party, C.ofInt.-14 Wills, recommending lawyer be named as attorney for executor, C.ofInt.-18 Witnesses, interests adverse to client, C.ofInt- 276 Workers compensation Representation of parent company and wholly-owned subsidiary, C.ofInt.-120 CONTACT OF OPPOSING PARTIES Former client, Op.Pty-11 Investigator who is attorney in non-attorney position, Op.Pty-13 Non-attorney contacting defendant's employee, Op.Pty-16 With claims adjuster when there is defense counsel, Op.Pty-4 With corporate officers rather than corporate attorneys, Op.Pty-9 With defendant by plaintiff's attorney, Op.Pty-2 In FELA case, Op.Pty-15 With former employee of corporate defendant, Op.Pty-14, 16, 17 With employee of defendant involved in accident, Op.Pty-10,12 With employee of defendant not involved in accident, Op.Pty-12 With employer's doctor in worker's comp case on non-substantive matter (failure to receive copy of examination report), Op.Pty-18 With independent contractor of corporate defendant, Op.Pty-14 With opposing party, by sending copies of correspondence, Op.Pty-3 With plaintiff's physician without authorization, Op.Pty-1 With victim by defense attorney, Op.Pty-8 With victim by prosecutor, Op.Pty-8 Jurisdiction Governing jurisdiction where Missouri attorney is in another state, Op.Pty-16 Preparation of letters to be sent by client to another corporation's officers, Op.Pty.-9 Second opinion to another attorney's client, Op.Pty-19 Witnesses Contact by defense attorney without notifying prosecutor, Op.Pty-8 Prosecutor contacting, Op.Pty-8 CONTACTS WITH UNREPRESENTED ADVERSE PARTY, Misc.-20 COPYRIGHT ATTORNEYS, listing as such, Misc.-6 CORPORATION Attorney employee, Misc.-1 COURT COST DEPOSIT REFUND, Misc.-77 COURT REPORTER'S EXPENSES, Misc.-46 CRIMINAL LAW Former client Successive representation of co-defendants in same case, C.ofInt.-235, 236 DEBT COLLECTION, Misc.-28, 38 DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS, Misc.-78 DISCHARGE OF ATTORNEY Client advises has discharged prior attorney, Misc.-65 Discharge by one of multiple clients, Misc.-79 Duty after discharge, Misc.-57, C.ofInt.- 262 Return of file, Misc.-90 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Duty to report, Misc.-108 DISCLOSURE DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS, inability to locate client, Misc.-74 DISQUALIFICATION Government attorneys, Misc.-33, 37 Prior representation of adverse interest, Misc.-29, 37 Judges Allegation of incompetency, Misc.-58 Spouses In opposing firms, does not disqualify other lawyers in firm, C.ofInt.-279 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Inability to locate client, Misc.-74 DOMESTIC RELATIONS Attorney contacted by one spouse but refused to discuss case now representing other spouse in dissolution, C.ofInt.-252 Former client, representation of former client's spouse against client regarding marital issues, C.ofInt.-237 Previous representation related to child support of child from previous marriage, C.ofInt.-237 Representation adverse to former client in domestic relations case after representing client on DWI, C.ofInt.-241 Representation of one party in dissolution while representing both in step-parent adoption, C.ofInt-234 DUTY TO REPORT, Misc.-108 DUAL EMPLOYMENT, Misc.-47 ENROLLMENT FEE WHEN PASS BAR BEFORE JAN. 20, Misc.-3 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE,erroneous entry of appearance, Misc.-41 ESTATE PLANNING Beneficiaries jointly represented initially, now beneficiaries have a conflict, C.ofInt.-233 EXPERTS Payment of expert fees, Misc.-39 FEES Collection bonus to employee, Fees-47 bonus to independent contractor, Fees-47 Collection agency use, Fees-44 Consultant fees, Fees-23 Contingent fee Ad valorem tax matters, Fees-18 Collection from opposing party auto owner, Fees-10 Collection of fees, Fees-44 Discharge of attorney by client, Fees-39 Dissolution of marriage Final judgment, Op.Pty-46, Fees-49 Property division, Fees-48 Domestic matters, Fees-14, 30, 45, 46 Effect of substitution of counsel, Fees-26 Effect of reduction of recovery by subrogation, Fees-8 Estate administration, Fees-38 Expenses under, Fees-1, 3 Lien after discharge, C.ofInt.- 270 Propriety of, Fees-38 Workers compensation, subrogation, Fees-8 Corporation, salaried attorney, Fees-6, 9, 22, 35 Counterclaim, charge for, Fees-11 Credit cards, Fees-13 Dissolution of marriage actions, Fees-14, 17 Division of fees After appointment to bench, Fees-4, 7 Co-counsel, Fees-43, 50 Collection matters, Fees-5, 44 Generally, Fees-43 Inactive lawyer, Fees-43 Lay persons, Fees-5, 12, 19, 41 Multiple clients, passenger and driver in vehicular accident, Fees-54 Flat monthly fee based on number of traffic cases handled for employer, Fees-53 Inability to pay, Fees-32 Increase in fee, Fees-27, 34 Minimum, Fees-34 Misrepresentation of terms, Fees-34 More than agreed upon, Fees-11, 34 More than allowed by court or tribunal, Fees-29 Opposing party auto owner, payment of finance company's attorney's fees, Fees-10 Paid by third party, C.ofInt.-244 Partnership Disagreement with former associate, Fees-52 Dissolution, Fees-43 Percentage of recovery of increased revenue, Fees-18 Prepaid legal services, Misc.-91 Referral of legal business By lawyer, Fees-43, 44 Refunds of cost deposits, Fees-34, Misc.-96 Retainer contract for monthly payment concurrent with rendering services, Fees-47 marketing plan to collect, Fees-47 Stock in corporation for representation, Fees-16 Suit for, Fees-42, 51 Terms/Charge Basis for, Fees-27, 38 Reasonableness, Fees-32 Trust accounts Interest on, Fees-24, 25, 40 Status of, Fees-24 Unearned fees, Fees-33 Trustee, guardianship funds, Fees-21 Unearned, Fees-33 Unpaid assignment, Fees-46 suit for, Fees-42, 51 Withdrawal Before case completed, Fees-55 Due to nonpayment, Fees-36 Withholding of client's property to enforce payment, Fees-15 FORECLOSURES, Misc.-21 FUNDS Unclaimed funds of client, Misc.-96, 109 GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY, former government attorney, screening, C.ofInt.-228 INCOMPETENT CLIENT, discharge of attorney, Misc.-57 INSURANCE AGENT, sharing office, Misc-72 LAW OFFICES (see office sharing) LEGAL AID BUREAU, accepting pay clients while on staff, Misc.-10 LAW SCHOOL, clinical experience to students, Misc.-84 LAW STUDENT, may not work part-time for prosecutor and law firm that does criminal defense, C.ofInt.-221, 224 LETTERHEADS Deceased firm members still on, Adv.-82 Generally, Adv.-85, 86 Government attorneys, Misc -33 In-house attorney, Adv.-59 Maiden name, Adv.-78 Non-partners on letterhead, Misc.-32, 53 Patent, trademark and copyright practice, Misc.-5 Professional corporation Omitting "P.C." after formation, Adv.-79 Professional organization, Adv.-60 Of counsel designation, Misc.-53, 59 Two firms, attorney "of counsel" in second firm, Adv.-80 Watermarked names, Misc.-4 MALPRACTICE Duty to report to client, Misc.-34 MISCELLANEOUS MULTIPLE OFFICES, Misc.-72 OFFICE SHARING Attorneys sharing offices, Of.Sh.-6, 7, 20 Business operated from, Of.Sh.-11, 21 Business with a layman, Of.Sh.-1 Common areas, Of.Sh.-16, 19 Common computers, Of.Sh.-5 Common equipment, Of.Sh.-20 Common reception room, Of.Sh.-10, 16, 20 Common receptionist, Of.Sh. 16, 20 Common secretaries, Of.Sh.-20 Common telephone, Of.Sh.-17, 20 Contiguous offices, Of.Sh.-6, 16 Expense, Of.Sh.-20 Insurance, Of.Sh.-11 Joint advertisement by separate attorneys, Of.Sh.-23 Letterheads, Of.Sh.-4, 7, 12, 13 Meeting rooms, Of.Sh.-16 Multiple firms, association with, C.ofInt.-269 Opposing parties, representation of, Of.Sh.-9, 10, 20 Other business, Of.Sh.-1, 18, 22 Prosecuting attorneys, Of.Sh.-9 Psychologists, Of.Sh.-3 Public defenders, later employed by assistant circuit attorney, Of.Sh.-2 Real estate, Of.Sh.-8, 16 Referrals, Of.Sh.-8, 11 Rental of space, Of.Sh.-11, 19 Second office, Of.Sh.-11 Signs, Of.Sh.-3 Sole practitioners, Of.Sh.-7, 9, 10, 12 Telephone numbers, Of.Sh.-17 OFFICERS OF THE COURT Debt collection, Misc.-28, 38 PARALEGALS Previously employed by opposing firm, C.ofInt.-222 PARTNERSHIPS PERJURY BY CLIENT PHYSICIANS Payment of physician fees, Misc.-39 PLEADINGS PRACTICE OF LAW Termination of practice Professional corporations, Misc.-56 PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES, Misc.-92 PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS Offices in different states, Misc.-59 Non-lawyer as director or officer, Misc.-14 Termination of professional corporations, Misc.-56 PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS Child support enforcement assistant, question of disqualification of private firm from criminal cases, C.ofInt-231 City prosecutor Criminal private practice, C.ofInt.-268 Civil private practice Child support, C.ofInt.-271 Disqualification of co-counsel in criminal representation, C.ofInt.-266 Representation in automobile accidents, C.ofInt.-266, 273 Conflict of interest Disqualification at earlier stage, change of facts eliminating original reason for disqualification, C.ofInt-232 Representation of estate against claim by department of social services, C.ofInt.-247 Defending cases in other counties, Misc.-2 Discuss prosecution with trial judge, Misc.-9 Former assistant, screening, C.ofInt.-228 Law student may not work part-time for prosecutor and law firm that does criminal defense, C.ofInt.-221, 224 See office sharing Relationships to county officials, Misc.-49 REAL ESTATE, foreclosures, Misc.-21 RECORDING CONVERSATIONS, Misc.-30 REFERRALS Dissolution actions, Misc.-19 Referrals by clients, Misc.-106 Referrals by laymen, Misc.-19, 106 Referrals by organizations, Misc.-19 Referrals by organized bar, Misc.-19 RESTITUTION TO VICTIMS OF CRIME SETTLEMENTS Client's refusal to settle, Misc.-57 SOLICITATION Bar association Lawyers, Solic.-7, 20 Non-legal matters, Solic.-11 Brochure Distribution in other places of business, Adv.-87 Distribution to clients in attorney's office, Adv.-87 Christmas cards, Solic.-12 Class action members, Solic.-36, Misc.-106 Clients Christmas cards, Solic.-12 Fee arrangement, phone contact, Adv.-72 Former firm, Adv.-74 Group representation, Solic.-39 Inclusion in pre-paid legal plans, Misc.-91 Newspaper ad, Solic.-8 Organized referral society, Solic.-39, Un.Pr.-60, 62, 72, 74 Personal relations, Solic.-39 Persons similarly situated, Solic.-36 Consulting service Referral, Adv.-73 For consideration, Adv.-73 Unauthorized practice of law, Adv.-73 Contingent fee cases, Solic.-4 Counterclaims, Solic.-4 Direct mail solicitation, Adv.-69 Displays, Solic.-42 Dissolution of law partnership, Adv.-65 Experience, lack by attorneys in former firm, Adv.-74 Forums, participation in, Solic.-13 Lay, entity or group, Solic.-1, 3, 10, Un.Pr.-67 Living trusts, Adv.81 Legal aid bureau. Solic.-16 Letters to partnership's clients upon dissolution, Adv.-65 Marketing firm Payment basis, Adv.-63, 70 Solicitation by telephone, Adv.-83 Use of firm, Adv.-63, 70 Membership in or on Fraternal Organization, Adv.-52 Political Organization, Adv.-52 Merchandise Distribution of imprinted pens, Adv.-75 Newsletter, Solic.-66 Newspaper with ad, distribution to students, Adv.-62 Offer Special expertise, Solic.-6 Personal contact or letter, Solic.-48 Recruitment of clients, Solic.-8 Reduction of ad valorem assessments, Solic.-18 Referral Data gathered by non-lawyer, Adv.-57 Donation to church sponsoring meeting on wills, Adv.-58 Exchange with financial planner, Adv.-75 Financial planner, Adv.-75 Independent company on estate planning, Adv.-57 Insurance agent on estate planning, Adv.-56, 71 Will preparation for church members, Adv.-58, 61 Seminars, participation in, Solic. 13, 43 Free, advertising in newspaper, Adv.-84 Free, solicitation by attorney during, Adv.-84 Specialty, ad., Adv.-66 Traffic accidents Purchase of list, Adv.-67 Representing company employees, Adv.-67 Wills Organized drafting, Solic.-33, 43 Sample clauses, Solic-33 Seminars, Solic.-43 THREATENING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION TRADEMARK ATTORNEYS, listing as such, Misc.-6 TRUST ACCOUNT Client's funds, Misc.-15, 96, 109 Escheat, Misc.-88 TRUSTEES Effect of bankruptcy, Misc.-21 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW Attorney/employee serving as director and officer of professional corporation, Un.Pr.-76 Attorneys licensed in other states, Un.Pr.-27, 63, 68 Automobile Clubs, Un.Pr.-1 Bond houses, Un.Pr.-28 Collection agency Advice to debtors re assets subject to execution, Un.Pr.-33 Collection letters, Un.Pr.-33 Employed by attorney, Un.Pr.-11 Procedures, Un.Pr.-40, 54 Corporate staff attorney Filing of pleadings, Un.Pr.-34 Other matters, Un.Pr.-46 Corporate status, Un.Pr.-69, 78 Duty to report, Un.Pr.-77 Fee Splitting, Un.Pr.-51, 52, 53, 58, 61, 62, 64, 67, 71 Investment bankers, Un.Pr.-2 Lay person Accountant, Un.Pr.-20 Accountant-lawyer IRS appearance, Un.Pr.-49 Adjustment of claims by attorney, Un.Pr.-24 Adjustment of claims by lay employee of attorney, Un.Pr.-9 Administrative hearings, appearance, filing of pleadings, Un.Pr.-29, 36, 38 Associate (magistrate) court clerks, Un.Pr.-23 Associate (magistrate) court practice, Un.Pr. 17 Bank, Un.Pr.-6, 19 Claim adjusters for insurance companies, Un.Pr.-26 Claim adjustment business, Un.Pr.-24 Collection agency, Un.Pr.-11, 33, 40 Corporations, Un.Pr.-3, 4, 16, 22, 32, 34 Credit exchange, Un.Pr.-2 Employee of company developing estate plans, Un.Pr.-59, 72, 74 Employee of company with living trust program, Confi.-50 Executor/personal representative, preparation of deeds, Un.Pr.-18 Finance company, filing garnishments on judgment, Un.Pr.-42 Fire adjusters, Un.Pr.-13 Foreign corporations, applying to do business, Un.Pr.-22 Government staff attorney, cannot act in another state to register judgment, Un.Pr.-43 Incorporation papers, filing by, Un.Pr.-32 Insurance adjusters, Un.Pr.-7, 8, 26 Insurance adjustment company, Un.Pr.-8, 10, 12, 13 Insurance agent, Confi.-38, Un.Pr.-57 Juvenile officer, Un.Pr.-39 Living trusts, Adv.-81 Lobbyist, Un.Pr.-31 Magistrate (associate) court clerks, Un.Pr.-23 Magistrate (associate) court practice, Un.Pr.-17 Municipal ordinance codification, Un.Pr.-25 Partnership with non-lawyer, Un.Pr.-48 Planning commissions, employment of attorney, Un.Pr.-47 Preparation of tax returns by bank employee, Un.Pr.-19 Pro Se representation, Un.Pr.-43 Real estate agents, Un.Pr.-5 Refund company, Un.Pr.-14 Secretary in Missouri professional corporation for the practice of law, Un.Pr.-56 State tax commission, Un.Pr.-29 Statutory duties, performance of, Un.Pr.-39, 41 Wills and trusts, preparation of, Adv.-77 Workers compensation judge, appearance before, Un.Pr.-7 Legal assistants or staff Appearance at court, Un.Pr.-50 Appearance at docket calls, Un.Pr.-50 Association with opposing attorneys, Un.Pr.-55 Licensed in another state, attorney residing in Missouri, Un.Pr.-27 Non-resident not licensed in Missouri, Un.Pr.-15, 21 Office located in adjacent county and state, Un.Pr.-35 Out-of-state lawyer Court appearances when Missouri counsel not present, Un.Pr.-37 Practicing as visiting attorney, Un.Pr.-66 While residing in Missouri, Un.Pr.-79 Practice in other states, Un.Pr. 41 Radio broadcast on refunds, Un.Pr.-14 Sole incorporator, Un.Pr.-32 Statutory duties Juvenile officer, Un.Pr.-39 State auditor, Un.Pr.-41 Title companies, Un.Pr.-30, 73 Worker's Compensation Commission, appearance before, Un.Pr.-7 WIRE TAPPING, Misc.-30 WITHDRAWAL FROM EMPLOYMENT Client's interference with representation, Misc.-92, 101 Client's refusal to settle, Misc.-104 Discharge by one of multiple clients, Misc.-79 Duties to client, Misc.-104 Duty to notify client, Misc.-41, 74, 101 Erroneous entry of appearance, Misc.-41 Incompetent clients, Misc.-57, 64 Lack of contact with client, Misc.-101 Material adverse impact, Misc.-104 Meritless claims, Misc.-64 Perjury of client, Misc.-103 Prior to filing, Misc.-99 Return of file, Misc.-90 Return of funds, Misc.-99 WITNESSES Recording conversation, Misc.-30 Threat to commit suicide if deposed, Misc.-105 See WORK RECORDS, attorney as witness, Misc.-78
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