Richmond's Case’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

5 federal appellate · 2 district · 15 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 24 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “(1) specific knowledge about the fields of law in which the lawyer practices; (2) performance of the techniques of practice with skill; (3) identification of areas beyond the lawyer’s competence and bringing those areas to the client’s attention; (4) proper preparation; and (5) attention to details and schedules necessary to assure that the matter undertaken is completed with no avoidable harm to the client’s interest.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Clauson's Case

2. “We review the referee's factual findings to determine whether a reasonable person could reach the same conclusion as the referee based upon the evidence presented. However, we review de novo to determine whether the referee committed errors of law.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Glenn Robinson, Esq. (Office of Disciplinary Counsel)

3. “factual findings if supported by the record, but retain[ing] ultimate authority to determine whether, on the facts found, a violation of the rules governing attorney conduct has occurred and, if so, the appropriate sanction”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re Glenn Robinson, Esq. (Office of Disciplinary Counsel)