CT Bar Rules of Professional Conduct 3

Question 1

A Connecticut lawyer holds client settlement funds. Under RPC 1.15, when must she disburse them?

Accepted Answer

Promptly, but she may retain disputed portions until the dispute is resolved

Answer

RPC 1.15 requires prompt delivery of funds the client is entitled to receive, while disputed funds may be retained in trust until the dispute is resolved.

Question 2

A prospective client consults Attorney B and shares confidential information, but B declines the representation. Under Connecticut RPC 1.18, B:

Accepted Answer

Must not use or reveal information that could harm the prospective client

Answer

RPC 1.18 protects prospective clients' confidential disclosures even when no attorney-client relationship forms.

Question 3

Under Connecticut RPC 3.4, which of the following is prohibited conduct regarding evidence?

Accepted Answer

Counseling a witness to hide documents subject to a discovery request

Answer

RPC 3.4(a) prohibits a lawyer from unlawfully obstructing another party's access to evidence or counseling witness concealment.

Question 4

A Connecticut firm represents both a corporation and its CEO in a contract dispute with a vendor. A conflict later emerges between the two clients. The firm should:

Accepted Answer

Withdraw from representing one or both if the conflict cannot be waived

Answer

Under RPC 1.7, a concurrent conflict that cannot be waived requires withdrawal from one or both representations.

Question 5

Under Connecticut RPC 4.2, a lawyer may communicate directly with a represented opposing party only if:

Accepted Answer

The opposing party's lawyer consents or the law authorizes it

Answer

RPC 4.2 prohibits direct communication with a represented party without the consent of that party's lawyer or authorization by law.

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CT Bar Rules of Professional Conduct 3