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All or substantially all of the law practice of a lawyer, living or deceased, including goodwill, may be sold to another lawyer or law firm, subject to several conditions.

Attorneys may ethically accept payment of earned fees from a client by a credit card.

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An attorney-client relationship can be formed regardless of whether the attorney is paid for their services.

Rule 1.15 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct states that a lawyer shall maintain complete records of all funds, securities, and other property of a client or other person coming into the possession of the lawyer or law firm

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The State Bar may discipline lawyers who violate applicable portions of the California Code of Judicial Ethics while acting in a judicial capacity pursuant to an order or appointment by a court.

Overdraft protection on a client trust account is prohibited.

A lawyer shall not threaten to present criminal, administrative, or disciplinary charges except to obtain an advantage in a civil dispute.

Service as a third party neutral may include service as an arbitrator or a mediator.