Professional Responsibility Flashcards

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

Answer: Rule 1.5(e)

Wyoming RPC Rule 1.5(e) permits fee-sharing between lawyers in different firms if the division is proportionate to services rendered or agreed in writing with client consent.

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

Answer: The representation would require violating the Rules of Professional Conduct

Wyoming RPC Rule 1.16(a) mandates withdrawal when continuing would require the lawyer to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct or applicable law.

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:

Answer: The transaction is approved by the Wyoming State Bar

Wyoming RPC Rule 1.8(a) requires fair terms, written disclosure, advice to seek independent counsel, and client written consent — but does not require State Bar approval.

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

Answer: The Board of Professional Responsibility and Wyoming Supreme Court

Wyoming attorney discipline is administered by the Board of Professional Responsibility, with ultimate authority resting in the Wyoming Supreme Court.

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:

Answer: Report it to the appropriate professional authority

Wyoming RPC Rule 8.3(a) requires a lawyer to report another lawyer's known misconduct that raises substantial questions about honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to the appropriate authority.

Under Wyoming professional responsibility rules, imputed disqualification means that:

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

Wyoming RPC Rule 1.10 imputes most conflicts from one lawyer to all other lawyers associated in the same firm, preventing the firm from circumventing conflict rules.