MPRE RULES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MPRE RULES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs - Answer-(a) A lawyer who, under the auspices of a program sponsored by a nonprofit organization or court, provides short-term limited legal services to a client without expectation by either lawyer or client that lawyer will provide continuing representation in the matter: (1) is subject to Rules 1.7 and 1.9(a) only if the lawyer knows representation of the client involves a conflict of interest; and (2) is subject to Rule 1.10 only if the lawyer knows that another lawyer associated with the lawyer in a law firm is disqualified by Rule 1.7 or 1.9(a) with respect to the matter. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2), Rule 1.10 is inapplicable to a representation governed by this Rule. Rule 7.1 Communication Concerning a Lawyer's Services - Answer-SHALL NOT make false or misleading communication about lawyer or lawyer's services, material misrepresentation of fact or law, or omits fact necessary to make statement considered as a whole not misleading." Rule 7.2 Advertising - Answer-MAY advertise services through written, recorded or electronic communication, including public media. SHALL NOT give anything of value for recommending lawyer's services except that a lawyer may (1) pay the reasonable costs of advertisements or communications permitted by this Rule; (2) pay usual charges of a legal service plan or a not-for-profit or qualified lawyer referral service. (3) pay for a law practice in accordance with Rule 1.17; and (4) refer clients to another lawyer or a nonlawyer professional IF (i) reciprocal referral agreement is not exclusive, and (ii) client is informed of the existence and nature of the agreement. Rule 7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients - Answer-SHALL NOT by in-person, solicit professional employment when interest is pecuniary gain, UNLESS: (1) is a lawyer; or (2) has a family, close personal, or prior professional relationship with the lawyer. SHALL NOT solicit professional employment from written IF: (1) the prospective client has made known to the lawyer a desire not to be solicited by the lawyer; or