MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS (100% PASS)

MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS (100% PASS) Fee splitting with nonlawyers - Answer-prohibited Exceptions to feesplitting with nonlawyers - Answer-death benefits to estate or testate purchasing practice from deceased lawyer's heir compensation and retirement plans for nonlawyer employees allowed court-awarded legal fees with nonprofit that used lawyer in matter only allowed to restrict right to practice in - Answer-retirement benefit agreements or when settling a claim, lawyer may agree to refrain from representing other persons in similar matters Required and Permitted Advertising Information - Answer-Must include the name and contact information of at least one lawyer responsible for content May include (i) information concerning the name of the lawyer or her firm, and the lawyer's or firm's address, e-mail address, website, and telephone number; (ii) the kinds of services the lawyer will undertake; (iii) the basis on which fees are determined, including prices for specific services and payment and credit arrangements; (iv) the lawyer's foreign language ability; (v) the names of references; and (vi) other information that might invite the attention of persons seeking legal assistance.; and name of clients w/ consent right to advertise - Answer-first amendment right, states may impose restrictions (intermediate scrutiny) Communications about Legal Services - Answer-No false statements, nothing misleading Attorney communications about legal services must not include - Answer-False or Misleading Communications solicitation - Answer-a communication initiated by a lawyer or firm that is directed to a specific person the lawyer knows or reasonably should know needs legal services in a particular matter, and that offers to provide, or can reasonably be understood as offering to provide, legal services for that matter. NOT general public or responses. General rule on solicitation - Answer-Live in person, telephone, or electronic communication if significant motive is pecuniary (email, text permissible) Types of False or Misleading Communications - Answer-1. Outright