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Ethics and Professionalism
Legal Ethics Resource Information

Could there be a single thing that, if done by a lawyer, would forever after ensure that lawyer would be ethical? This article explains how to make yourself your own “ethics expert.”

Ethically Dividing Fees

Application of the Rules of Professional Conduct on division of fees when a lawyer leaves the firm. SUPERCEDED by Rule 4-1.5 in Missouri.

On Overview of Rule 4 Changes in Missouri

Stay up-to-date with this review of changes to the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct 4-1.0 Terminology, 4-1.3 Diligence, 4-1.18 Duties to Prospective Clients, 4-4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel, and 4-4.3 Dealing with Unrepresented Persons.

Understanding Privilege and Confidentiality

As so many lawyers readily and knowingly acknowledge, the duty of confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege are not the same. However, there is considerable, albeit unacknowledged, confusion about how exactly they are different and the extent of the duty of confidentiality. Do you know the important differences?

WARNING AND DISCLAIMER: The information herein was prepared by The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company for general information purposes, and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion with regard to any specific circumstance or set of facts. The reader must conduct independent research and analysis to determine all possible and appropriate legal and ethical issues that might apply to a specific situation and the best way to address these issues in the jurisdiction where the reader is located. Professional Conduct Rules vary from state-to-state. Depending on the location of the reader, the information in this article may are may not be applicable.

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