Rule 3.4 - Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel. Rule 1. PREAMBLE. 1.A lawyer may take such action on behalf of the client as is impliedly authorized to carry out the representation. I will at all times treat opposing counsel and the opposing party with courtesy and respect. Generally, as a best practice, one should not directly contact opposing counsel if one is represented. Better to do this through your own lawyer. While it is your right to appear pro se, you take the risk of going against an experienced attorney or prosecutor. Counsel, and contain a Certificate of Service to the opposing party or counsel.