AR Bar Professional Responsibility

Question 1

Under the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct, how long must an attorney generally retain client files after representation ends?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

Arkansas attorneys are generally expected to retain client files for at least 5 years after the conclusion of representation.

Question 2

An Arkansas attorney discovers she has a conflict of interest mid-representation. What is the FIRST required action?

Accepted Answer

Consult the client and obtain informed consent if possible

Answer

Upon discovering a conflict, the attorney must consult the affected client and obtain informed written consent where the conflict is consentable.

Question 3

Under Arkansas Rule 1.6, which disclosure of client confidential information is PERMITTED without client consent?

Accepted Answer

To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm

Answer

Rule 1.6 permits disclosure to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm as a recognized exception to confidentiality.

Question 4

An Arkansas lawyer representing a client in litigation learns the client plans to present false testimony. What must the lawyer do?

Accepted Answer

Counsel the client against it and, if refused, take remedial measures up to disclosure to the tribunal

Answer

Rule 3.3 requires the lawyer to counsel the client against false testimony and, if necessary, take remedial measures including disclosure to the tribunal.

Question 5

Under Arkansas Rule 1.15, client funds must be kept in which type of account?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Rule 1.15 requires client funds to be held in a trust or IOLTA account completely separate from the lawyer's personal or business funds.

AR Bar - Arkansas Bar Test Practice Test

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AR Bar Professional Responsibility