Ethical Obligations in ADR: What are the Differences from Litigation?
Presented by JAMS
Advocacy and zealous representation of clients can sometimes create challenging or conflicting situations. This virtual program will explore the ethical boundaries of those situations and will give practical tips on dealing with them.
Topics to be covered:
- Providing timely, competent legal services (RPC 1.1) including technology
- Attorney diligence in representing client RPC 1.3
- Attorney duties to inform clients RPC 1.4
- Conflicts of Interest RPC1.7, 1.8 and 1.9
- Candor toward the Tribunal RPC 3.3 and 3.5
- Truthfulness toward third parties RPC 4.1
- Good faith and fair dealing in negotiation
- Mediator and Arbitrator conflicts
- Ex Parte Communications CJC 2.9 and RPC 3.5(B)
- CR 11 Sanctions
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