Lawyer Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of the attorney-client privilege?

Accepted Answer

To encourage full and frank communication between lawyers and clients

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To prevent lawyers from testifying in any proceeding

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To shield lawyers from malpractice claims

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To limit discovery in civil litigation

Question 2

Under the Model Rules, which party ultimately decides whether to settle a civil case?

Accepted Answer

The client

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The lawyer, as the professional in the relationship

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The court-appointed mediator

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The opposing counsel through negotiation

Question 3

What is 'pro bono' representation and what standard does the Model Rules recommend?

Accepted Answer

Free legal services, with a goal of at least 50 hours per year per lawyer

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Representing government agencies, required for bar membership

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Reduced-fee representation for wealthy clients, capped at 10% of cases

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Court-appointed criminal defense, mandatory for all licensed attorneys

Question 4

What does 'candor toward the tribunal' require under Model Rule 3.3?

Accepted Answer

A lawyer must not make false statements of fact or law to a court

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A lawyer must always disclose settlement amounts to the judge

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A lawyer must provide the court with all evidence, including harmful evidence

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A lawyer must speak only when directly questioned by the judge

Question 5

Under Model Rule 4.2, a lawyer generally may not communicate with:

Accepted Answer

A represented opposing party without the opposing lawyer's consent

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Any witness who was not present at the incident

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The judge outside of scheduled hearings

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The client's family members about case strategy

Question 6

What remedy is typically imposed on a lawyer found to have committed serious professional misconduct?

Accepted Answer

Disbarment or suspension from the practice of law

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A monetary fine paid to the opposing client

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A mandatory retrial of all affected cases

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Referral to criminal prosecution in all cases