Res 2023-059/approving the selection of Attorney Bradford E. Bullock of Messer Fort & McDonald PLLC, as

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13. Counsel will advise clients that they will not take frivolous positions in an appellate court, explaining the penalties associated therewith.Appointed appellate counsel in criminal cases shall be deemed to have complied with this standard of conduct if they comply with the requirements imposed on appointed counsel by courts and statutes. LAWYERS' DUTIES TO THE COURT As professionals and advocates, counsel assist the Court in the administration of justice at the appellate level. Through briefs and oral submissions, counsel provide a fair and accurate understanding of the facts and law applicable to their case. Counsel also serve the Court by respecting and maintaining the dignity and integrity of the appellate process. 1. An appellate remedy should not be pursued unless counsel believes in good faith that error has been committed, that there is a reasonable basis for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law, or that an appeal is otherwise warranted. 2. An appellate remedy should not be pursued primarily for purposes of delay or harassment. 3. Counsel should not misrepresent, mischaracterize,misquote,or miscite the factual record or legal authorities. 4. Counsel will advise the Court of controlling legal authorities, including those adverse to their position, and should not cite authority that has been reversed, overruled, or restricted without informing the court of those limitations. 5. Counsel will present the Court with a thoughtful, organized, and clearly written brief. 6. Counsel will not submit reply briefs on issues previously briefed in order to obtain the last word. 7. Counsel will conduct themselves before the Court in a professional manner, respecting the decorum and integrity of the judicial process. 8. Counsel will be civil and respectful in all communications with the judges and staff. 9. Counsel will be prepared and punctual for all Court appearances, and will be prepared to assist the Court in understanding the record, controlling authority, and the effect of the court's decision. 10. Counsel will not permit a client's or their own ill feelings toward the opposing party, opposing counsel, trial judges or members of the appellate court to influence their conduct or demeanor in dealings with the judges, staff, other counsel, and parties. LAWYERS'DUTIES TO LAWYERS Lawyers bear a responsibility to conduct themselves with dignity towards and respect for each other,for the sake of maintaining the effectiveness and credibility of the system they serve. The duo)that lawyers owe their clients and the system can be most effectively carried out when lawyers treat each other honorably. 1. Counsel will treat each other and all parties with respect. 2. Counsel will not unreasonably withhold consent to a reasonable request for cooperation or scheduling accommodation by opposing counsel. 3. Counsel will not request an extension of time solely for the purpose of unjustified delay. 4. Counsel will be punctual in communications with opposing counsel. 5. Counsel will not make personal attacks on opposing counsel or parties. 6. Counsel will not attribute bad motives or improper conduct to other counsel without good cause, or make unfounded accusations of impropriety. 7. Counsel will not lightly seek court sanctions. 8. Counsel will adhere to oral or written promises and agreements with other counsel. 9. Counsel will neither ascribe to another counsel or party a position that counsel or the party has not taken, nor seek to create an unjustified inference based on counsel's statements or conduct. 10. Counsel will not attempt to obtain an improper advantage by manipulation of margins and type size in a manner to avoid court rules regarding page limits. 11. Counsel will not serve briefs or other communications in a manner or at a time that unfairly limits another party's opportunity to respond.