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What is the primary duty of a lawyer toward their client?
✔✔Loyalty and zealous representation within the bounds of the law
When may a lawyer reveal confidential information without a client’s consent?
✔✔To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm
Can a lawyer represent two clients with directly adverse interests in the same matter?
✔✔No, unless both clients give informed, written consent
What must a lawyer do before charging a contingent fee?
✔✔Explain the terms in writing, signed by the client
Can a lawyer have a sexual relationship with a current client?
✔✔Only if the relationship existed before the attorney-client relationship began
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,When must a lawyer report another lawyer’s serious misconduct?
✔✔When the conduct raises a substantial question about honesty or fitness
Is a lawyer allowed to pay a witness for testimony?
✔✔No, but reasonable compensation for time and expenses is allowed
Can a lawyer advertise their services on social media?
✔✔Yes, as long as the information is truthful and not misleading
When can a lawyer communicate directly with a represented person?
✔✔Only with the permission of that person’s lawyer
Is a lawyer permitted to withdraw from representation?
✔✔Yes, if withdrawal can be accomplished without material harm to the client
What is the duty of candor toward the tribunal?
✔✔A lawyer must not knowingly make false statements or fail to correct false evidence
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,Can a lawyer draft a will in which they are a beneficiary?
✔✔Only if the client is a close relative
What is required before a lawyer may limit their malpractice liability in a contract?
✔✔The client must be independently represented in making the agreement
When may a judge be disqualified from a case?
✔✔When impartiality might reasonably be questioned
What is the rule on client funds in a trust account?
✔✔Client funds must be kept separate from the lawyer’s own funds
Can a lawyer give legal advice to an unrepresented opposing party?
✔✔No, a lawyer must not give legal advice other than to obtain counsel
May a lawyer act as both advocate and witness in the same trial?
✔✔Only if the testimony is uncontested or about the nature and value of legal services
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, What must a lawyer do when receiving inadvertently sent confidential documents?
✔✔Promptly notify the sender
Is a lawyer responsible for misconduct by a subordinate lawyer?
✔✔Yes, if the lawyer orders or ratifies the misconduct
When can a lawyer represent a client against a former client?
✔✔Only if the new matter is not substantially related or the former client consents
What must a prosecutor disclose to the defense in a criminal case?
✔✔All evidence that may negate guilt or mitigate punishment
Can a lawyer charge an unreasonable fee?
✔✔No, all fees must be reasonable based on specific factors
What is the rule on sharing legal fees with nonlawyers?
✔✔It is generally prohibited, with limited exceptions
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Version Already Passed
What is the primary duty of a lawyer toward their client?
✔✔Loyalty and zealous representation within the bounds of the law
When may a lawyer reveal confidential information without a client’s consent?
✔✔To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm
Can a lawyer represent two clients with directly adverse interests in the same matter?
✔✔No, unless both clients give informed, written consent
What must a lawyer do before charging a contingent fee?
✔✔Explain the terms in writing, signed by the client
Can a lawyer have a sexual relationship with a current client?
✔✔Only if the relationship existed before the attorney-client relationship began
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,When must a lawyer report another lawyer’s serious misconduct?
✔✔When the conduct raises a substantial question about honesty or fitness
Is a lawyer allowed to pay a witness for testimony?
✔✔No, but reasonable compensation for time and expenses is allowed
Can a lawyer advertise their services on social media?
✔✔Yes, as long as the information is truthful and not misleading
When can a lawyer communicate directly with a represented person?
✔✔Only with the permission of that person’s lawyer
Is a lawyer permitted to withdraw from representation?
✔✔Yes, if withdrawal can be accomplished without material harm to the client
What is the duty of candor toward the tribunal?
✔✔A lawyer must not knowingly make false statements or fail to correct false evidence
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,Can a lawyer draft a will in which they are a beneficiary?
✔✔Only if the client is a close relative
What is required before a lawyer may limit their malpractice liability in a contract?
✔✔The client must be independently represented in making the agreement
When may a judge be disqualified from a case?
✔✔When impartiality might reasonably be questioned
What is the rule on client funds in a trust account?
✔✔Client funds must be kept separate from the lawyer’s own funds
Can a lawyer give legal advice to an unrepresented opposing party?
✔✔No, a lawyer must not give legal advice other than to obtain counsel
May a lawyer act as both advocate and witness in the same trial?
✔✔Only if the testimony is uncontested or about the nature and value of legal services
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, What must a lawyer do when receiving inadvertently sent confidential documents?
✔✔Promptly notify the sender
Is a lawyer responsible for misconduct by a subordinate lawyer?
✔✔Yes, if the lawyer orders or ratifies the misconduct
When can a lawyer represent a client against a former client?
✔✔Only if the new matter is not substantially related or the former client consents
What must a prosecutor disclose to the defense in a criminal case?
✔✔All evidence that may negate guilt or mitigate punishment
Can a lawyer charge an unreasonable fee?
✔✔No, all fees must be reasonable based on specific factors
What is the rule on sharing legal fees with nonlawyers?
✔✔It is generally prohibited, with limited exceptions
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