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Nebraska
follows the ABA Model Rule format. The numbers of the rules correspond
directly, however, Nebraska places a 3-50 before each rule number. Thus, Rule 5.1 becomes Nebraska Rule 3-505.1 |
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This information is for educational purposes only. Do not rely on these cases as being the most recent cases. They are here to teach or illustrate a point of law only. | ||||
Confidentiality |
Conflicts of Interest | Competence & Negligence | ||
For current rules, always check the Supreme Court website |
nebraskaparalegal.org Lawyer responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistants Rule 3-505.3 |
Rule 3-501.7 |
Nebraska is a "case within a case" state. See Bowers v. Dougherty, 615 NW2d 449, 260 Neb. 74 (Neb. 2000) | |
UPL | UPL/Misrepresentation | Attorney/Client Privilege | Advertising/Solicitation | Client Trust Accounts |
Nebraska revised statutes 7-101 Nebraska Commission on the Unauthorized Practice of Law nebar.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=177 Rules about UPL (supremecourt.ne.gov/supreme-court-rules/ch3/art10) Indian Child Welfare Act exception - Indian tribe's representative does not have to be a licensed Nebraska lawyer In re Interest of Elias L., 177 Neb. 1023, 767 NW2d 98 (2009) Special statute for notary UPL Nebraska Revised Statutes 64-105.03 |
See Article 10 of Neb. Ct. R. the Supreme Court Rules http://www.supremecourt.ne.gov/supreme-court-rules/ch3 |
The ABA has aspirational goals for attorney advertising http://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility |
See Article 9 of Neb. Ct. R. the Supreme Court Rules http://www.supremecourt.ne.gov/supreme-court-rules/ch3 | |
Fair Fees | Paralegal Fees | Intimate Relations with Clients | Drug/Alcohol Abuse | Pro Bono |
Fee shifting statute 44-359 |
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.Nebraska's Lawyer Assistance Program http://nebar.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=7 |
Nebraska Bar Volunteer Lawyers Project http://nebar.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=84 Check out the Nebraska Lawyers Foundation, too |
Special Duties of the Prosecutor | Overly Zealous Conduct | Misc.
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Reporting Misconduct | . |
The duty of the prosecutor is to seek justice. State of Nebraska v. Kinkennon, 275 Neb. 570, 747 NW2d 437 (2008) |
NSBA v. Gallner, 263 Neb. 135, 638 NW2d 819 (Neb. 2002)
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Lawyer Continuing Education required by Neb. Ct. R. 3-401.1 to 402.3 |
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