AR Bar Professional Responsibility

Question 1

Under the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct, how long must an attorney generally retain client files after representation ends?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

7 years

Question 2

An Arkansas attorney discovers she has a conflict of interest mid-representation. What is the FIRST required action?

Accepted Answer

Consult the client and obtain informed consent if possible

Answer

Withdraw immediately without notice

Answer

Notify the opposing party

Answer

File a motion to withdraw with the court

Question 3

Under Arkansas Rule 1.6, which disclosure of client confidential information is PERMITTED without client consent?

Accepted Answer

To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm

Answer

To gain a fee advantage in billing disputes

Answer

To share with marketing partners

Answer

To satisfy personal curiosity about a case

Question 4

An Arkansas lawyer representing a client in litigation learns the client plans to present false testimony. What must the lawyer do?

Accepted Answer

Counsel the client against it and, if refused, take remedial measures up to disclosure to the tribunal

Answer

Present the testimony as directed

Answer

Ignore it as attorney-client privilege protects the communication

Answer

Simply allow the client to testify without guidance

Question 5

Under Arkansas Rule 1.15, client funds must be kept in which type of account?

Accepted Answer

A trust or IOLTA account separate from the attorney's own funds

Answer

The attorney's personal checking account

Answer

A joint account with the client

Answer

Any bank account designated by the client

Question 6

Which body administers attorney discipline in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of Arkansas through the Office of Professional Conduct

Answer

The Arkansas State Bar Association

Answer

The Arkansas Circuit Courts

Answer

The Arkansas Attorney General's Office