Some people *really* infantilize Jimmy
Davis & Main demonstrated that you could give Jimmy what he wanted and had earned—a place in a law firm as a respected member—and he still wouldn't be able to resist taking shortcuts or breaking the rules.
Jimmy's solicitation in Texas was a violation not only of the code of professional conduct but also of a Texas criminal statute. What is important is that he had no reason to do this.
Nobody forced him; Chuck hadn't gotten on his case. He did this apropos of nothing.
I've seen people actually try to argue that Cliff or Howard could have "appropriately mentored" Jimmy. Which is ridiculous.
He isn't a child. Nobody else had to have their hand held to know that you should follow the rules.
Chuck absolutely sabotaged Jimmy at every step. But Jimmy had escaped and gotten everything he wanted at Davis & Main. He instantly started giving procedure the middle finger.