A “running balance” is the amount the lawyer has in an account after you add in all the deposits (including interest earned, etc.) and subtract all the money paid out (including bank charges for items like wire transfers, etc.).

Personal and substantial participation may occur when, the lawyer participated through decision, recommendation, or the rendering of advice on a particular case or matter.

In aggregate settlements, each client must give informed written consent.

A person who makes a false statement in connection with that person’s own application for admission to practice law may be subject to discipline after that person has been admitted.

In representing a client, or in terminating or refusing to accept the representation of any client, a lawyer shall not unlawfully retaliate against persons.

“Competence” in any legal service means to apply the learning and skill, and mental, emotional, and physical ability reasonably necessary for the performance of such service.

A lawyer can make an agreement for, charge, or collect any fee in a family law matter, if the payment is contingent upon the amount of spousal or child support or representation of a defendant in a criminal case.

In Rule 3.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer shall not unlawfully obstruct another party’s access to evidence, including a witness, or unlawfully alter, destroy or conceal a document or other material having potential evidentiary value. A lawyer can legally counsel or assist another person to do such acts.

Pertaining to Declining or Terminating Representation, if the lawyers mental or physical condition renders it unreasonably difficult to carry out his representation effectively he can still represent his client for up to a six month period.

A lawyer’s responsibilities in a matter are owed to the client, except where the lawyer also represent the payor in the same matter.