GA Bar GA Bar Professional Responsibility

Question 1

Under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, which of the following best describes when a lawyer must withdraw from representation?

Accepted Answer

When continued representation would require the lawyer to violate a rule of professional conduct or the lawyer's physical or mental condition materially impairs representation

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Whenever the client requests a different strategy

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Whenever a conflict of interest exists between co-clients

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When the opposing party objects to the lawyer's continued representation

Question 2

Under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, which of the following communications with a represented adverse party is permissible?

Accepted Answer

Communication authorized by law, such as contact allowed by court order or statute

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Any communication if the client consents in writing

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Communication on any topic unrelated to the current litigation

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Communication if the adverse party initiates contact

Question 3

Under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer discovers during representation that a client intends to commit perjury at trial. What is the lawyer's proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Counsel the client against perjury, and if unsuccessful, disclose to the tribunal to prevent the fraud

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Present the testimony and remain silent to protect client confidentiality

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Immediately withdraw without any disclosure to the court

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Inform the opposing counsel before informing the tribunal

Question 4

Under Georgia Rule 1.15, a lawyer who holds client funds must deposit them in which type of account?

Accepted Answer

A separate trust or escrow account designated for client funds

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The lawyer's general operating account

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A joint account shared with the client

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An IOLTA account only if the funds exceed $5,000

Question 5

Under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, which of the following constitutes an impermissible fee arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A contingent fee in a criminal defense case

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A flat fee paid in advance for defined services

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A contingent fee in a personal injury case with a written agreement

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A referral fee shared with another Georgia-licensed attorney with client consent

Question 6

Under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, what duty does a lawyer owe to a prospective client who ultimately does not retain the lawyer?

Accepted Answer

The duty to keep confidential any information learned during the consultation that could be significantly harmful to the prospective client

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No duty of any kind because no attorney-client relationship was formed

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A duty of loyalty that prevents representation of anyone in the same matter

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A duty to provide free representation if the prospective client cannot afford counsel