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Question 1

Under Oregon RPC 4.2, may an attorney contact a represented party without that party's attorney's consent?

Accepted Answer

No, unless authorized by law or a court order

Answer

Oregon RPC 4.2 prohibits communication with a represented person absent consent of counsel, unless authorized by law or court order.

Question 2

An Oregon attorney's fee agreement is silent on the method of fee calculation. If a dispute arises, how is the fee evaluated?

Accepted Answer

By whether the fee is reasonable under the factors listed in Oregon RPC 1.5

Answer

Oregon RPC 1.5 requires that all attorney fees be reasonable, evaluated by factors such as time, novelty, skill required, and customary fees.

Question 3

Under Oregon RPC 1.9, which of the following best describes the former client conflict rule?

Accepted Answer

An attorney may not represent a new client whose interests are materially adverse to a former client in a substantially related matter without consent

Answer

Oregon RPC 1.9 bars adverse representation in a substantially related matter unless the former client gives informed written consent.

Question 4

An Oregon attorney advertises legal services online. Which statement about the advertisement is TRUE under Oregon RPC 7.1?

Accepted Answer

The advertisement must not contain false or misleading communications about the attorney or her services

Answer

Oregon RPC 7.1 prohibits false or misleading communications about an attorney's services in all forms of advertising.

Question 5

Under Oregon RPC 1.6, which of the following is a recognized exception permitting disclosure of confidential client information?

Accepted Answer

To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm

Answer

Oregon RPC 1.6(b)(1) permits disclosure to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm even without client consent.

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