WY Bar Professional Responsibility 2

Question 1

Under Wyoming Rules of Professional Conduct, which rule governs the division of fees between lawyers not in the same firm?

Accepted Answer

Rule 1.5(e)

Answer

Rule 1.5(a)

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Rule 1.8(f)

Answer

Rule 5.4

Question 2

Under Wyoming RPC Rule 1.16, a lawyer MUST withdraw from representation when:

Accepted Answer

The representation would require violating the Rules of Professional Conduct

Answer

The client's case becomes difficult

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The lawyer disagrees with the client's litigation strategy

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The fee is lower than the lawyer prefers

Question 3

Under Wyoming's professional conduct rules, a lawyer is prohibited from entering a business transaction with a client unless all of the following are met EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The transaction is approved by the Wyoming State Bar

Answer

Terms are fair and fully disclosed in writing

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Client is advised in writing to seek independent counsel

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Client gives informed consent in writing

Question 4

The Wyoming State Bar's disciplinary authority is exercised primarily through:

Accepted Answer

The Board of Professional Responsibility and Wyoming Supreme Court

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The Wyoming Legislature

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The Governor's office

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Federal district court judges

Question 5

Under Wyoming RPC Rule 8.3, a lawyer who knows another lawyer has committed a violation that raises substantial questions about that lawyer's honesty must:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the appropriate professional authority

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File a civil lawsuit

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Notify the client immediately

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Report it to law enforcement

Question 6

Under Wyoming professional responsibility rules, imputed disqualification means that:

Accepted Answer

If one lawyer in a firm is disqualified, all lawyers in that firm may be disqualified

Answer

Only the personally conflicted lawyer is disqualified

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A disqualified lawyer can transfer the file to a partner

Answer

Disqualification applies only to solo practitioners