VT Bar Professional Responsibility 5

Question 1

Under MR 1.5(a), which factor is NOT listed as relevant to determining whether a fee is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

The opposing counsel's fee in the same matter

Answer

MR 1.5(a) lists factors like time, skill, results, and attorney experience—but the opposing attorney's fee is not among them.

Question 2

An attorney charges a new client a contingent fee in a domestic relations matter to obtain a divorce. Under MR 1.5(d), this fee arrangement is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited because contingent fees in divorce matters are forbidden

Answer

MR 1.5(d)(1) categorically prohibits contingent fees in domestic relations matters such as obtaining a divorce, regardless of client consent.

Question 3

Attorney A and Attorney B want to divide a fee for a matter on which they are not in the same firm. Under MR 1.5(e), a valid division of fees requires all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Court approval of the fee division

Answer

MR 1.5(e) requires client written consent, proportionate division or joint responsibility, and a reasonable total fee—but does not require court approval.

Question 4

Under MR 7.3, a lawyer is prohibited from engaging in real-time electronic solicitation of a prospective client when:

Accepted Answer

The prospective client has not invited the contact and the primary purpose is pecuniary gain

Answer

MR 7.3(a) prohibits real-time electronic or in-person solicitation of prospective clients for pecuniary gain unless the person is a lawyer, family member, or prior client.

Question 5

Under MR 5.5, a lawyer admitted in State A may provide legal services in Vermont (State B) on a temporary basis without Vermont admission if the services:

Accepted Answer

Are undertaken in association with a Vermont-admitted lawyer who actively participates in the matter

Answer

MR 5.5(c)(1) permits temporary multijurisdictional practice when the out-of-state lawyer associates with a locally admitted lawyer who actively participates.

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VT Bar Professional Responsibility 5