MPRE Rules Exam Question With Correct Answers

MPRE Rules Exam Question With
Correct Answers

Rule 1.1 Competence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-SHALL be competent =
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legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably
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necessary


Rule 1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-SHALL abide by client's decisions concerning objectives of | | | | | | | |



representation |




SHALL consult with the client as to the means pursued.
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MAY take implied action to carry out representation
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SHALL abide by a client's decision whether to settle
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SHALL abide by the client's decision as to criminal plea, waive jury trial
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and whether the client will testify.
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representation does NOT constitute endorsement of client's political,
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economic, social or moral views.
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MAY limit the scope of the representation if limitation is reasonable and
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informed consent. |




SHALL NOT engage, or assist a client, in criminal/fraudulent,
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MAY discuss legal consequences of any proposed course of conduct
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,Rule 1.3 Diligence - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-SHALL use reasonable
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diligence and promptness
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Rule 1.4 Communication - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-SHALL promptly
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inform of required informed consent,
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reasonably consult about the means used for objectives;
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reasonably informed about the status;
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promptly comply with reasonable requests for information; and
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consult about any relevant limitation on the lawyer's conduct
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explain reasonably necessary for informed decisions regarding the
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representation."


Rule 1.5 Fees - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-SHALL NOT agree for, charge, or
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collect an unreasonable fee
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(1) the time / labor, the novelty / difficulty of questions, skill requisite;
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(2) likelihood, if apparent to client, that particular employment
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precludes other employment by the lawyer;
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(3) customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services;
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(4) the amount involved and the results obtained;
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(5) the time limitations;
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(6) the nature and length of the professional relationship with the client;
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(7) the experience, reputation, and ability of the lawyer; and
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,(8) whether fee is fixed or contingent.
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SHALL communicate scope of representation and fee, + in writing,
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within a reasonable time, except when regular client. Any changes shall
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also be communicated.
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MAY be contingent, if in signed writing, stating method, clearly notifying
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of any client expenses, and a written statement of outcome showing
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remittance and method of its determination. | | | | |




SHALL NOT be contingent fee securing a divorce or amount of alimony,
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or criminal case.
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ONLY fee-splitting if in proportion or each lawyer assumes joint
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responsibility; client agrees in writing; and fee is reasonable." | | | | | | | |




Rule 1.6 Confidentiality of Information - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-SHALL
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not reveal information relating to the representation unless informed
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consent, impliedly authorized or reasonably believes necessary prevent
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certain death or SBH; client from committing a crime reasonably certain
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to result in substantial injury to financial interests and in furtherance of
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lawyer's services; mitigate or rectify substantial injury to financial
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interests reasonably certain in furtherance lawyer's services; establish
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malpractice claim / defense, defense to a criminal charge or civil, or
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comply with other law or a court order."
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Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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SHALL NOT represent a client if:
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(1) representation is directly adverse to another client; or
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, (2) risk one or more clients materially limited by lawyer's responsibilities
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to another client/personal.
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MAY represent if| |




reasonably believes competent and; not prohibited by law; does not
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assert a claim by one client against other; AND informed consent in
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writing."
Comments:
Resolution of a conflict SHALL: | | | | |




1) clearly identify client or clients;
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2) determine whether a conflict of interest exists;
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3) decide whether the conflict may be undertaken (consentability); and
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4) obtain informed consent in writing.
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Paragraph 4: | |




Conflict AFTER Representation, lawyer must withdraw (unless informed
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consent). |




Paragraph 12: |




SHALL abstain from sexual relations with clients unless predates
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Paragraph 16: | |




Conflicts nonconsentable by applicable law in some states substantive
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law. |




Paragraph 23: | |




Crim case - can't represent more than one co defendant
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