ethics
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN APPELLATE PRACTICE
A myriad of ethical considerations can arise during the course of appellate representation. This page and links to specific topics provide the practitioner with resources to help in navigating the ethics in appellate practice.
General Ethics Resources
Authorities - Statutes & Rules
- Business and Professions Code section 6068
- California Rules of Professional Conduct
- Code of Judicial Ethics
- Evidence Code sections 917 [presumption of confidence; electronic communication], 952 [confidential communication between client and lawyer], 953 [holder of the privilege], 954 [lawyer-client privilege], 956 [no privilege for crime or fraud], and 956.5 [no privilege if necessary to prevent crime or injury]
Bar Associations
- American Bar Association
- Resources may be available from the ABA
- California State Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
- San Diego County Bar Association
- San Francisco County Bar Association
Law Schools
MCLE
TOPICS
Administration of Office and Files
Adverse Consequences
Appellate Counsel Duties
Attorney-Client Confidentiality
Client Records
Client Relations
Confidential Records
Conflicts of Interest
Cooperation, Trial Attorney's Continuing Duty
Ethics in the Electronic Era