Every person representing a client in matters before DOT in all contacts with DOT employees, should:
(a)
Strictly observe the standards of professional conduct;
(b)
Refrain from statements or other actions designed to mislead DOT or to cause unwarranted delay;
(c)
Avoid offensive or intemperate behavior;
(d)
Advise all clients to avoid improprieties and to obey the law as the attorney believes it to be; and
(e)
Terminate the professional relationship with any client who persists in improprieties in proceedings before DOT.