MPRE Maximizer Questions and
Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the primary duty a lawyer owes when handling client trust funds?
✔✔ Keep the funds in a separate trust account and avoid commingling.
When must a lawyer withdraw from representation?
✔✔ When continuing would violate the law or ethical rules.
What must a lawyer do before accepting representation that poses a conflict of interest?
✔✔ Obtain informed, written consent from all affected clients.
What is required for a valid contingent fee agreement?
✔✔ It must be in writing and signed by the client.
Can a lawyer reveal client confidences to prevent reasonably certain death or serious bodily
harm?
✔✔ Yes, the lawyer may disclose such information.
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,When is a lawyer prohibited from making a false statement of material fact to a tribunal?
✔✔ Always — honesty to the court is a non-negotiable ethical rule.
Can a lawyer charge an unreasonable fee?
✔✔ No, all fees must be reasonable based on time, skill, and complexity.
What is the ethical rule regarding sexual relationships with clients?
✔✔ They are prohibited unless the relationship preexisted the representation.
What must a lawyer do upon receiving funds that belong partly to the client and partly to a third
party?
✔✔ Keep the funds separate until the dispute is resolved.
Can a lawyer practice in a state where they are not licensed?
✔✔ Only if authorized by law or temporary permission is granted.
What must a prosecutor do if they possess evidence that negates guilt?
✔✔ Disclose the evidence to the defense.
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, When is a judge required to disqualify themselves from a case?
✔✔ When their impartiality might reasonably be questioned.
What is the duty of competence?
✔✔ A lawyer must have the legal knowledge, skill, and preparation reasonably necessary for the
representation.
May a lawyer enter into a business transaction with a client?
✔✔ Only if the terms are fair, in writing, and the client is advised in writing to seek independent
counsel.
What must a lawyer do if they know another lawyer committed a serious ethical violation?
✔✔ Report it to the appropriate professional authority if it raises a substantial question about that
lawyer’s honesty or fitness.
Can a lawyer threaten criminal charges to gain civil advantage?
✔✔ No, that is unethical.
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the primary duty a lawyer owes when handling client trust funds?
✔✔ Keep the funds in a separate trust account and avoid commingling.
When must a lawyer withdraw from representation?
✔✔ When continuing would violate the law or ethical rules.
What must a lawyer do before accepting representation that poses a conflict of interest?
✔✔ Obtain informed, written consent from all affected clients.
What is required for a valid contingent fee agreement?
✔✔ It must be in writing and signed by the client.
Can a lawyer reveal client confidences to prevent reasonably certain death or serious bodily
harm?
✔✔ Yes, the lawyer may disclose such information.
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,When is a lawyer prohibited from making a false statement of material fact to a tribunal?
✔✔ Always — honesty to the court is a non-negotiable ethical rule.
Can a lawyer charge an unreasonable fee?
✔✔ No, all fees must be reasonable based on time, skill, and complexity.
What is the ethical rule regarding sexual relationships with clients?
✔✔ They are prohibited unless the relationship preexisted the representation.
What must a lawyer do upon receiving funds that belong partly to the client and partly to a third
party?
✔✔ Keep the funds separate until the dispute is resolved.
Can a lawyer practice in a state where they are not licensed?
✔✔ Only if authorized by law or temporary permission is granted.
What must a prosecutor do if they possess evidence that negates guilt?
✔✔ Disclose the evidence to the defense.
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, When is a judge required to disqualify themselves from a case?
✔✔ When their impartiality might reasonably be questioned.
What is the duty of competence?
✔✔ A lawyer must have the legal knowledge, skill, and preparation reasonably necessary for the
representation.
May a lawyer enter into a business transaction with a client?
✔✔ Only if the terms are fair, in writing, and the client is advised in writing to seek independent
counsel.
What must a lawyer do if they know another lawyer committed a serious ethical violation?
✔✔ Report it to the appropriate professional authority if it raises a substantial question about that
lawyer’s honesty or fitness.
Can a lawyer threaten criminal charges to gain civil advantage?
✔✔ No, that is unethical.
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