Rule 3.7 - LAWYER AS WITNESS(a) A lawyer shall not act as an advocate at a trial in which the lawyer is likely to be a witness on behalf of the lawyer's client unless:(1) the testimony relates to an uncontested issue;(2) the testimony relates to the nature and value of legal services rendered in the case;(3) disqualification of the lawyer would work a substantial hardship on the client; or(4) the lawyer is appearing pro se.(b) A lawyer may act as an advocate in a trial in which another lawyer in the lawyer's firm is likely to be called as a witness on behalf of the lawyer's client.(c) If, after undertaking employment in contemplated or pending litigation, a lawyer learns or it is obvious that the lawyer or a member of the lawyer's firm may be called as a witness other than on behalf of the lawyer's client, the lawyer may continue the representation until it is apparent that the lawyer's or firm member's testimony is or may be prejudicial to the lawyer's client.Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 3.7
Defined Terms (see Rule 1.0):
"Firm"
"Substantial"
Comparison to Oregon Code
This rule retains DR 5-102 in its entirety.