NYLE - New York Law Exam NY Professional Responsibility 1

Question 1

Under New York RPC 1.5(d), which of the following fee arrangements is expressly prohibited?

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A contingency fee arrangement to secure a divorce for a client

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A contingency fee in a personal injury negligence action

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An hourly fee agreement with a minimum retainer deposit

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A flat fee for drafting a simple will

Question 2

Under New York RPC 1.4, which of the following must an attorney promptly communicate to a client without awaiting the client's request?

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Any settlement offer or plea offer made by the opposing party

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Every legal theory the attorney considered but ultimately rejected

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The attorney's personal assessment of the presiding judge

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The identities and contact details of all adverse witnesses

Question 3

Under New York RPC 8.3(a), when an attorney knows that another attorney has committed a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct that raises a substantial question as to that attorney's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness, the attorney:

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Must report the conduct to the appropriate professional authority

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Has full discretion to report or not report based on the severity of the violation

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Should report only if the misconduct caused actual harm to a client

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May defer reporting until the underlying matter is concluded

Question 4

Under New York RPC 4.2, an attorney representing a client in a pending matter is generally prohibited from communicating about the subject of the representation with:

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The adverse party directly, when that party is represented by counsel, without counsel's consent

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An unrepresented eyewitness to the underlying events

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A former low-level employee of an adverse corporate party

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An expert witness retained by the opposing party

Question 5

Under New York RPC 1.16(b), which of the following requires MANDATORY withdrawal from representation?

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Continued representation would require the attorney to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct

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The client insists on a litigation strategy the attorney considers inadvisable

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The client has failed to pay agreed fees after reasonable notice

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The representation will impose an unreasonable financial burden on the attorney

Question 6

Under New York RPC 7.1 and the corresponding New York court rules (22 NYCRR § 1200.6), which of the following statements about attorney advertisements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Certain attorney advertisements must include the disclaimer 'Attorney Advertising' as required by court rules

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Attorney advertising through digital or social media platforms is categorically prohibited

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Attorneys may guarantee favorable outcomes in advertisements provided the guarantee is in writing

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Attorneys are exempt from advertising restrictions when communicating solely with existing clients