MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS

MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS Relationship of the Dual Profession Lawyer with Non-lawyers - Answer-Yes, it's okay to tell people your dual professions. Dual Profession Lawyer: Soliciting legal business - Answer--Can't use dual profession to solicit Dual Profession Lawyer: Attorney/Client privilege - Answer--Does not apply in the dual profession Dual Profession: Ancillary Services - Answer--Law related services. -Okay to provide reasonably performed in conjunction and related to legal services, and note: 1) non legal and legal provided together: the Rules apply to both. 2) non legal services provided by entity controlled by the lawyer: lawyer must assure that client knows of their interest and that it is not legal services. failure to do so will mean that the Rules apply to every service. Ancillary Services - Answer--law related services Restrictions on Right to Practice - Answer--Non-compete clauses are NOT acceptable. -Exceptions: 1) condition of retirement 2) condition of settling a claim between lawyers at a firm Duty of a solo practitioner to plan for death - Answer--A Solo Practitioner has a special duty to plan for death or disability by designating another competent lawyer to review the files, notify clients, and take protective action. Do lawyers have to take cases? - Answer--No, lawyers have general freedom to reject cases. -Exceptions: 1) defenseless or oppressed (should take these) 2) Fair share of pro bono (should take these)- 50 hours per year recommended 3) Appointments by judge (MUST take these) How many hours of pro bono are recommended per year? - Answer-50 hours What is good cause not to take on a case? When is there a duty to reject a case? - Answer-1) unreasonable financial burden 2) duty to reject cases: -physical or mental inability -conflict of interest -frivolous claim or defense -strong feelings or bias -incompetence/lacking the legal expertise (ex: different specialty)