Professional Responsibility Flashcards
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A Kentucky lawyer holds client settlement funds. Under Rule 1.15, these funds must be kept:
Answer: In a separate trust account, with complete records preserved for five years after termination of the representation
Rule 1.15 requires client property in a separate trust account with records kept for five years after the representation ends.
A former client's matter is 'substantially related' to a new matter a Kentucky lawyer wants to take against that former client. Under Rule 1.9, the lawyer:
Answer: May not represent the new client unless the former client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing
Rule 1.9(a) bars materially adverse, substantially related representation absent the former client's informed written consent.
A Kentucky prosecutor possesses evidence that tends to negate the guilt of the accused. Under Rule 3.8, the prosecutor must:
Answer: Disclose it to the defense in a timely manner
Rule 3.8(c) requires timely disclosure of evidence or information that tends to negate guilt or mitigate the offense.
A Kentucky lawyer wants to communicate about a case with an opposing party who is represented by counsel. Under Rule 4.2, the lawyer may do so only if:
Answer: The other lawyer consents or the contact is authorized by law or court order
Rule 4.2 prohibits communication with a represented person absent counsel's consent or legal authorization.
Which lawyer advertisement would violate Kentucky's rules on communications about legal services?
Answer: Claiming 'I guarantee you will win your case'
Guaranteeing outcomes creates unjustified expectations and is a false or misleading communication under Rule 7.1.
A subordinate lawyer in a Kentucky firm follows a supervisor's instruction on an arguable ethical question. Under Rule 5.2, the subordinate:
Answer: Does not violate the rules if she acts in accordance with a supervisor's reasonable resolution of an arguable question of professional duty
Rule 5.2(b) protects subordinates who follow a supervisor's reasonable resolution of an arguable ethical question.
A Kentucky lawyer learns that another lawyer has committed a violation raising a substantial question as to that lawyer's honesty. Under Rule 8.3, the lawyer must:
Answer: Report it to the Kentucky Bar Association unless the information is protected by confidentiality rules
Rule 8.3 requires reporting violations that raise a substantial question about honesty or fitness, subject to Rule 1.6 confidentiality.
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