OR Bar OR Bar Professional Responsibility

Question 1

Under the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct, when must an attorney report another attorney's ethical violation?

Accepted Answer

When the attorney has actual knowledge of a violation that raises a substantial question as to the other attorney's honesty or fitness

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Only when the attorney personally witnessed the violation

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Whenever the attorney suspects any minor violation

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Only when the client specifically requests a report

Question 2

An Oregon attorney discovers mid-case that her client intends to commit perjury. What is the attorney's proper course of action?

Accepted Answer

Counsel the client against it; if client persists, the attorney must disclose to the tribunal

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Withdraw from the case without explanation

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Allow the testimony since the attorney cannot breach client confidentiality

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Inform opposing counsel immediately

Question 3

Under Oregon RPC 1.7, which of the following is a permissible concurrent conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Each affected client gives informed written consent after full disclosure and the representation is not prohibited by law

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One client is a corporation and the other is an individual

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The two clients' interests merely differ but are not directly adverse

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The attorney believes the conflict is minor and will not affect the outcome

Question 4

How long must an Oregon attorney generally retain client files after the conclusion of a matter?

Accepted Answer

Seven years

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Three years

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Indefinitely

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One year

Question 5

An Oregon attorney receives a $5,000 retainer from a client. Under Oregon RPC 1.15, where must these funds be deposited?

Accepted Answer

In a client trust account (IOLTA or separate account) separate from the attorney's own funds

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In the attorney's operating account for immediate use

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In a joint account with the client

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In a savings account in the client's name

Question 6

Under Oregon RPC 1.16, an attorney may withdraw from representation WITHOUT court permission when:

Accepted Answer

The client persists in a course of action the attorney reasonably believes is criminal or fraudulent

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The case becomes more difficult than anticipated

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The attorney receives a better paying client

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The opposing party is represented by a friend of the attorney