Wash. R. Limi. Lic. Leg. Tech. Pro. Cond. LLLT RPC 5.3

As amended through November 7, 2024

Rule LLLT RPC 5.3 - RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING NON-LLLT ASSISTANTS

With respect to a non-LLLT employed or retained by or associated with an LLLT:

(a) an LLLT partner, and an LLLT who individually or together with other LLLTs possesses comparable managerial authority in a law firm, shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the firm has in effect measures giving reasonable assurance that the person's conduct is compatible with the professional obligations of the LLLT;

(b) an LLLT having direct supervisory authority over the non-LLLT shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the person's conduct is compatible with the professional obligations of the LLLT; and

(c) an LLLT shall be responsible for conduct of such a person that would be a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct if engaged in by an LLLT if:

(1) the LLLT orders or, with the knowledge of the specific conduct, ratifies the conduct involved; or

(2) the LLLT is a partner or has comparable managerial authority in the firm in which the person is employed, or has direct supervisory authority over the person, and knows of the conduct at a time when its consequences can be avoided or mitigated but fails to take reasonable remedial action.

Wash. R. Limi. Lic. Leg. Tech. Pro. Cond. LLLT RPC 5.3

Comment

[1] This Rule was adapted from Lawyer RPC 5.3 with no substantive changes and applies to LLLTs analogously.