AZ Bar Professional Responsibility

Question 1

Under the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer must keep client information confidential unless an exception applies. Which of the following is a recognized exception?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure is reasonably necessary to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm

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The client has publicly discussed the matter on social media

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The opposing party requests the information through discovery

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The information has been reported in a local newspaper

Question 2

A lawyer's duty of competence under Rule 1.1 requires:

Accepted Answer

Legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation

Answer

Passing the bar exam in the relevant jurisdiction

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Having at least five years of experience in the relevant area of law

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Maintaining malpractice insurance

Question 3

Under Rule 1.7, a concurrent conflict of interest exists when:

Accepted Answer

Representation of one client is directly adverse to another client, or a significant risk exists that representation will be materially limited by other interests

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A lawyer represents two clients in different, unrelated matters

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A lawyer's fee exceeds 33% of the client's recovery

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A lawyer has previously represented the opposing party

Question 4

The attorney-client privilege belongs to:

Accepted Answer

The client, who may assert or waive it

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The attorney, who may assert or waive it independently

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Both the attorney and client jointly

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The court, which controls its assertion

Question 5

Under Rule 1.15, a lawyer must:

Accepted Answer

Keep client funds separate from the lawyer's own funds in a client trust account

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Deposit all client funds into the lawyer's operating account for safekeeping

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Invest client funds to earn interest for the client

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Provide monthly statements for all client trust accounts

Question 6

A lawyer may ethically withdraw from representation without court permission when:

Accepted Answer

The withdrawal can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the client's interests, or other grounds under Rule 1.16(b) exist

Answer

The client cannot pay legal fees

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The lawyer disagrees with the client's legal strategy

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The matter has become too complex for the lawyer to handle