AR Bar Professional Responsibility 2

Question 1

Under Arkansas Rule 1.3, what duty does a lawyer owe a client regarding diligence?

Accepted Answer

Act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client

Answer

Rule 1.3 requires a lawyer to act with reasonable diligence and promptness, avoiding neglect of client matters.

Question 2

An Arkansas attorney wants to enter a business transaction with a client. Which condition must be met?

Accepted Answer

The terms must be fair, disclosed in writing, the client must be advised to seek independent counsel, and the client must give informed written consent

Answer

Rule 1.8 requires fair terms, written disclosure, advice to seek independent counsel, and informed written consent for attorney-client business transactions.

Question 3

Under Arkansas Rule 4.2, an attorney must obtain whose consent before communicating with a represented party?

Accepted Answer

The opposing party's lawyer

Answer

Rule 4.2 prohibits direct communication with a represented person without consent of that person's lawyer.

Question 4

An Arkansas attorney receives a $5,000 flat fee that is earned only upon completion of the matter. Where must these funds be held initially?

Accepted Answer

In a client trust account until earned

Answer

Fees not yet earned must be held in a client trust account until the attorney earns them through performance of the agreed services.

Question 5

Under Arkansas Rule 7.1, lawyer advertising must NOT be:

Accepted Answer

False or misleading

Answer

Rule 7.1 prohibits any communication about a lawyer's services that is false or misleading.

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AR Bar Professional Responsibility 2