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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

Answer

Georgia Rule 1.16 requires mandatory withdrawal when continued representation would violate a professional conduct rule or the lawyer is physically or mentally impaired.

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

Answer

Georgia Rule 4.2 prohibits contact with represented parties without consent of their counsel, but permits communications that are authorized by law or court order.

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

Answer

Georgia Rule 3.3 requires a lawyer to remonstrate with the client to testify truthfully and, if unsuccessful, take reasonable remedial measures including disclosure to 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

Answer

Georgia Rule 1.15 requires client funds to be held in a separate trust account, segregated from the lawyer's own funds.

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

Answer

Georgia Rule 1.5 prohibits contingent fee arrangements in criminal defense cases because the outcome could compromise the lawyer's independent judgment.

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