OH Bar Multistate Professional Responsibility

Question 1

An attorney learns that their client intends to commit a crime in the future that would result in significant harm to another person.
Under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, what should the attorney do?

Accepted Answer

The attorney should take reasonable steps to prevent the client from committing the crime, including, if necessary, disclosing the information to the appropriate authorities.

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The attorney should not disclose the information and maintain client confidentiality, as the crime has not yet been committed.

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The attorney should encourage the client to speak to law enforcement themselves.

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The attorney should ignore the threat unless the client has a history of criminal behavior.

Question 2

A lawyer is representing a client in a civil suit and learns that the opposing party is a close friend from law school. What is the appropriate action for the lawyer to take?

Accepted Answer

The lawyer should disclose the relationship to the client and obtain informed consent before continuing the representation.

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The lawyer should withdraw from the case immediately without any explanation.

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The lawyer can continue the representation without disclosing the relationship if the friend is a minor part of the case.

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The lawyer should inform the opposing party about the potential conflict of interest.

Question 3

A lawyer is asked to handle a complex matter outside their area of expertise. What is the most appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

The lawyer should seek to acquire the necessary knowledge or associate with a lawyer who has the required expertise to ensure competent representation.

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The lawyer should accept the case and rely on general legal principles without additional assistance.

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The lawyer should immediately decline the case without further consideration.

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The lawyer should proceed with the case and hope for the best outcome.

Question 4

During a deposition, a witness discloses information that was communicated to them by their attorney. What should the attorney do to protect the privilege?

Accepted Answer

Object to the question and assert attorney-client privilege to prevent the witness from disclosing the privileged information.

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Allow the witness to answer the question without objection.

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Advise the witness to withhold all answers related to attorney-client communications.

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Ignore the disclosure and continue with the deposition.

Question 5

An attorney accidentally deposits a client’s funds into their own personal account. What is the correct course of action for the attorney?

Accepted Answer

The attorney should immediately transfer the funds to a proper client trust account and notify the client of the error.

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The attorney should keep the funds in their personal account until the client requests them.

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The attorney can use the funds for personal expenses if they plan to reimburse the client later.

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The attorney should disregard the mistake if no harm has occurred.