Legal Support Client Relations and Ethics

Question 1

What is the attorney-client privilege?

Accepted Answer

A protection for confidential communications between attorney and client

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An exemption from court fees for attorneys

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A rule allowing attorneys to testify for their clients

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Priority scheduling for attorney meetings

Question 2

What is a 'conflict of interest' in legal ethics?

Accepted Answer

A situation where a lawyer's representation of one client may be adverse to another

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A disagreement between co-counsel

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A dispute between the client and the court

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An ethical disagreement between attorneys

Question 3

What is the duty of confidentiality owed by a lawyer to a client?

Accepted Answer

An obligation not to disclose information relating to the representation

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A duty to keep case files physically secure

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An obligation to keep billing records private

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A duty to use encrypted communications only

Question 4

What does 'informed consent' mean in the context of legal representation?

Accepted Answer

The client agrees to a course of action after being advised of material risks and alternatives

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The client signs a retainer agreement

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The client approves all legal filings

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The client consents to settlement terms

Question 5

What is the Model Rules of Professional Conduct?

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The ABA's ethical guidelines for attorney conduct adopted by most US states

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Federal regulations governing court procedures

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Rules for legal support staff conduct

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Guidelines for law firm billing practices

Question 6

What constitutes 'zealous advocacy' by an attorney?

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Diligently representing a client's lawful interests within ethical bounds

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Winning cases by any means necessary

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Always taking cases to trial rather than settling

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Arguing aggressively with opposing counsel