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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.

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Varicella-zoster virus is the cause of both shingles and chickenpox.

During trial, a lawyer connected with the case shall not communicate directly or indirectly with any juror.

A true retainer is a fee that a client pays to a lawyer to ensure the lawyers availability to the client during a specified period or on a specified matter, and to that extent compensates for legal services performed or services which will be performed.

A lawyer shall not, without informed oral consent from each client represent a client if the representation is directly adverse to another client in the same or separate matter.

A lawyer serves as a third-party neutral when the lawyer assists two or more persons who are client’s of the lawyer to reach a resolution of a dispute, or other matter that has risen between them.