A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Matters have been discussed with opposing counsel.When communicating with the Court, counsel shall be prepared to state the position of opposing counsel. An attorney may not represent a defendant in a capital case unless the attorney meets the educational and experiential requirements set forth in Rule 801. This opinion summarizes the key concerns which should be addressed, applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct and pertinent opinions. An attorney or defendant participating in the system is permitted to file a legal paper either in an electronic format or in a physical paper format.