During pretrial proceedings, judge has acquired considerable background
knowledge of the facts and law of the matter and is particularly well qualified to
preside at the trial. Shortly before the trial date, judge discovered that his brother
owns a substantial block of stock in the defendant corporation. Is it proper for judge
to hear the case?
A. yes b/c judge is particularly well qualified to preside at the trial
B. Yes b/c judge believes his judgment will not be affected by his brother's
stockholding
C. No, b/c disqualification based on a relative's financial interest cannot be waived
D. No unless after proper proceedings in which judge did not participate all parties
and their lawyers consent in writing that judge may hear the case
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D
, Alpha's contract with Client provides for a contingent fee of 20% of the recovery by
settlement & 30% if the case is tried, with a total fee not to exceed $50k. The
agreement with co-counsel (BETA) is that alpha will help with discovery and will be
the liaison person with Client. Beta will prepare the case and try it if its not settled.
Division will be 40% to Alpha and 60% to Beta. Are Alpha & Beta subject to discipline
for their agreement?
A. Yes, unless clients consent is in writing
B. Yes b/c Alpha will not try the case
C. No, if the division fo the fee between Alpha & Beta is in proportion to actual work
done by each
D. No, b/c the total fee does not differ from that contracted for by Alpha with Client
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C
In an interview with a prospective client, Attorney said "I make certain that I give the
campaign committee of every candidate for elective judicial office more money than
any other lawyer gives, whether its $500 or $5k, judges know who helped them get
elected." Is attorney subject to discipline?
A. Yes, if attorney's contributions are made without consideration of candidate's merits
B. Yes, b/c attorney implied that she receives favored treatment by judges
C. No, if attorney's statements were true
D. No, b/c the prospective client did not retain attorney
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B
knowledge of the facts and law of the matter and is particularly well qualified to
preside at the trial. Shortly before the trial date, judge discovered that his brother
owns a substantial block of stock in the defendant corporation. Is it proper for judge
to hear the case?
A. yes b/c judge is particularly well qualified to preside at the trial
B. Yes b/c judge believes his judgment will not be affected by his brother's
stockholding
C. No, b/c disqualification based on a relative's financial interest cannot be waived
D. No unless after proper proceedings in which judge did not participate all parties
and their lawyers consent in writing that judge may hear the case
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D
, Alpha's contract with Client provides for a contingent fee of 20% of the recovery by
settlement & 30% if the case is tried, with a total fee not to exceed $50k. The
agreement with co-counsel (BETA) is that alpha will help with discovery and will be
the liaison person with Client. Beta will prepare the case and try it if its not settled.
Division will be 40% to Alpha and 60% to Beta. Are Alpha & Beta subject to discipline
for their agreement?
A. Yes, unless clients consent is in writing
B. Yes b/c Alpha will not try the case
C. No, if the division fo the fee between Alpha & Beta is in proportion to actual work
done by each
D. No, b/c the total fee does not differ from that contracted for by Alpha with Client
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C
In an interview with a prospective client, Attorney said "I make certain that I give the
campaign committee of every candidate for elective judicial office more money than
any other lawyer gives, whether its $500 or $5k, judges know who helped them get
elected." Is attorney subject to discipline?
A. Yes, if attorney's contributions are made without consideration of candidate's merits
B. Yes, b/c attorney implied that she receives favored treatment by judges
C. No, if attorney's statements were true
D. No, b/c the prospective client did not retain attorney
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B
