NV Bar Nevada Professional Responsibility 1

Question 1

Nevada's Rules of Professional Conduct are based primarily on which model?

Accepted Answer

ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Answer

Nevada's Rules of Professional Conduct are substantially based on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, adapted with some Nevada-specific modifications.

Question 2

Under Nevada RPC, a lawyer's duty of confidentiality to a client begins:

Accepted Answer

When the client reasonably believes the lawyer-client relationship exists

Answer

Under Nevada RPC 1.6, confidentiality obligations arise when a prospective client reasonably believes a lawyer-client relationship has been formed, even before formal retention.

Question 3

Nevada RPC 1.7 addresses which type of conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Current client conflicts

Answer

Nevada RPC 1.7 governs current client conflicts of interest, prohibiting representation that creates a concurrent conflict unless specific conditions are met.

Question 4

Under Nevada RPC 1.5, a contingency fee agreement must be:

Accepted Answer

In writing, signed by the client

Answer

Under Nevada RPC 1.5(c), a contingency fee agreement must be in a written agreement signed by the client setting out the method by which the fee is to be determined.

Question 5

Nevada RPC 1.15 requires client funds to be held in which type of account?

Accepted Answer

A trust or client funds account separate from the attorney's own funds

Answer

Under Nevada RPC 1.15, lawyers must deposit client funds in a separate trust (IOLTA) account and keep them separate from the lawyer's own property.

NV Bar - Nevada Bar Exam Practice Test

NV Bar - Nevada Bar Exam Practice Test

NV Bar Nevada Professional Responsibility 1