MPRE Advertising and Solicitation

Question 1

Under Model Rule 7.1, which of the following statements in a lawyer's advertisement would be PROHIBITED?

Accepted Answer

I am the best criminal defense lawyer in the state.

Answer

Under MR 7.1, a lawyer may not make false or misleading communications, and claiming to be 'the best' creates an unjustified expectation that cannot be verified.

Question 2

Under Model Rule 7.2, which of the following must appear in every lawyer advertisement?

Accepted Answer

The name and contact information of at least one lawyer or law firm responsible for the content

Answer

MR 7.2(c) requires that any advertisement include the name and contact information of at least one lawyer or law firm responsible for its content.

Question 3

A lawyer sends a direct-mail solicitation to individuals recently arrested for DUI. Under the Model Rules, this is:

Accepted Answer

Permitted as long as it complies with all applicable rules and is not false or misleading

Answer

Targeted written advertising, including direct mail, is permitted under MR 7.3 as long as it does not violate other rules and is not false or misleading.

Question 4

Under Model Rule 7.2(b), which of the following is an EXCEPTION to the prohibition on paying for referrals?

Accepted Answer

Paying a portion of a fee to a qualified lawyer referral service as its usual charge

Answer

MR 7.2(b)(2) expressly permits a lawyer to pay the usual charges of a qualified lawyer referral service approved by appropriate authority.

Question 5

Under Model Rule 7.3(b), a lawyer MAY make direct personal contact to solicit a prospective client when:

Accepted Answer

The prospective client is a close personal friend of the lawyer

Answer

MR 7.3(b)(1) permits direct solicitation contact when the prospective client has a family, close personal, or prior professional relationship with the lawyer.

MPRE Practice Test

MPRE Practice Test

MPRE Advertising and Solicitation