You don't. Like all relationships you should take the decision to hire an attorney seriously and do your due diligence before jumping in to what may prove to be a very long term relationship. As a guideline this is the oath Washington Attorneys are bound by. If your attorney seems to be playing fast and lose with these rules from the get go find another attorney. Washington State Oath of Attorney I do solemnly declare: 1. I am fully subject to the laws of the State of Washington and the laws of the United States and will abide by the same. 2. I will support the constitution of the State of Washington and the constitution of the United States. 3. I will abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct approved by the Supreme Court of the State of Washington. 4. I will maintain the respect due to the courts of justice and judicial officers. 5. I will not counsel, or maintain any suit, or proceeding, which shall appear to me to be unjust, or any defense ex...