An attorney agrees to handle a complex securities fraud case despite never having practiced securities law. Under the Model Rules, which approach would satisfy the competence requirement?
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A
Decline the case entirely because competence cannot be acquired quickly enough
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B
Associate with a lawyer competent in securities law or study the necessary law before proceeding
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C
Hire a paralegal with securities experience to handle the substantive work
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D
Proceed immediately to avoid prejudicing the client by delay