BARBRI MPRE MODULE 2 CLIENT LAWYER RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS||2026/2027

BARBRI MPRE MODULE 2 CLIENT LAWYER

RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS||2026/2027




A client lawyer relationship can be formed _____ as well

as _____ - ANSWER-directly




indirectly




How is a client lawyer relationship formed directly? -

ANSWER-by expressly agreeing to it

,How is a client lawyer relationship formed indirectly? -

ANSWER-Implied assent and reasonable reliance

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if you fail to clearly decline representation, but you know

that they are reasonably relying on you, you have a

lawyer-client relationship and are on the hook.




Any way a client lawyer relationship can be formed

besides express agreement and implied

assent/reasonable reliance? - ANSWER-court order




What are the types of fee arrangments? - ANSWER--

hourly

-contingent

, -flat fee




What types of fee arrangements must be in writing? -

ANSWER-contingent only




Can a lawyer be paid in things besides money? -

ANSWER-stocks, items, etc are fine




What is the rule regarding communication of a fee

agreement? - ANSWER-must be communicated

beforehand or within a reasonable time after beginning

representation




---contingent fee agreement must be a signed writing