This quiz evaluates knowledge in legal ethics, focusing on scenarios involving duty of competence, professional conduct, and ethical responsibilities in various legal contexts.
Yes, unless she makes restitution to Client for any loss sustained by Client.
Yes, if she did not make provision for the handling of her pending cases while she was away.
No, because the default judgment was set aside.
No, unless she knew that Beta had demanded that an answer be filed within ten days.
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Yes, because neither referral nor consultation was practical under the circumstances.
Yes, because Gamma was a close relative of Able.
No, because Gamma had no special training or experience in criminal cases.
No, because Gamma did not have the requisite level of competence to accept representation in the case.
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Yes, unless Attorney omitted some required formality that rendered the will invalid.
Yes, because Attorney provided legal services that were reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
No, unless Doctor waived Attorney's malpractice liability.
No, because Attorney did not have the skill required for the representation.
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Yes, if Attorney advised Buyer in writing that Buyer should seek independent representation before deciding to enter into the settlement agreement.
Yes, because Attorney reasonably believed that the proposed settlement was fair to Buyer.
No, because Attorney settled a case involving liability for malpractice while the matter was still ongoing.
No, unless Buyer was separately represented in negotiating and finalizing the settlement agreement.
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Yes, because the defendant objected to the continuance.
Yes, because the attorney used her public position to influence a tribunal.
No, because the attorney's statements to the court were truthful.
No, unless the continuance will give the plaintiff an advantage in the litigation.
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Yes, unless the state offers free continuing legal education courses.
Yes, if Gamma independently undertakes continuing study and education in the law.
No, because Gamma cannot maintain competence without attending continuing legal education courses.
No, unless Gamma obtains malpractice insurance.
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III only
I and II, but not III
I and III, but not II
I, II, and III
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Yes, because his actions involve dishonesty or misrepresentation.
Yes, but only if he is first convicted of a criminal offense in State Second.
No, because his action was not in his capacity as an attorney.
No, because his action was not in State First.
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Yes, if Attorney has any reason to believe that Testatrix has another lawyer.
Yes, because Attorney would be soliciting legal business from a person who is not a current client.
No, provided Attorney does not thereafter prepare a new will for Testatrix.
No, because Testatrix is a former client of Attorney.
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Transfer the $800 to the "Fee Account."
Transfer $300 to the "Fee Account" and leave $500 in the "Clients' Fund Account" until Attorney's fee for the final appeal is determined.
Transfer $300 to the "Fee Account" and send Deft a $500 check on the "Clients' Fund Account."
Send Deft a $500 check and leave $300 in the "Clients' Fund Account" until the matter is resolved with Deft.
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Yes, because none of the matters previously investigated is involved in or affects the present case.
Yes, unless Alpha might be prejudiced against Deft because of the prior investigation.
No, if Alpha had substantial responsibility in initiating the previous investigation of Deft.
No, if Alpha had substantial responsibility in determining that the previous investigation did not establish any basis for prosecution.
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Yes, if Landlord did not object to Attorney's advice and paid Plaint's claim.
Yes, because Attorney may refer to both legal and nonlegal considerations in advising a client.
No, unless Attorney's engagement letter informed Landlord that Attorney's advice on the matter would include both legal and nonlegal considerations.
No, because in advising Landlord to pay the full claim, Attorney failed to represent zealously Landlord's legal interests.
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Yes, because Attorney is giving legal advice to persons who are not his clients.
Yes, because Attorney is aiding Bank in the unauthorized practice of law.
No, because no charge is made for Attorney's advice.
No, because Attorney is a member of the bar.
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II only
I and II, but not III
I, II, and III
Neither I, II, nor III
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I only
II only
I and II, but not III
II and III, but not I
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I only
I and II, but not III
I and III, but not II
I, II, and III
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I only
I and II, but not III
II and III, but not I
I, II, and III
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Yes, if Alpha does not reveal to Beta any confidence or secret learned while an assistant district attorney.
Yes, because a public prosecutor must make timely disclosure to the defense attorney of any exculpatory evidence.
No, unless Alpha agrees not to participate in the representation of Deft.
No, because Alpha had substantial responsibility for the indictment of Deft.
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I only
II only
I and II, but not III
I, II, and III
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I only
I and II, but not III or IV
I and III, but not II or IV
I and IV, but not II or III
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I only
I and II, but not III
I and III, but not II
I, II, and III
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I only
II only
I and II, but not III
I, II, and III
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III only
I and II, but not III
I, II, and III
Neither I, II, nor III
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Yes, because the qualifications of the lawyers are not stated.
Yes, because the radio broadcast may encourage litigation.
No, if all the statements in the radio broadcast are true.
No, unless the radio broadcast is heard outside the state in which they are licensed.
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Yes, unless Client's consent is in writing.
Yes, because Alpha will not try the case.
No, if the division of the fee between Alpha and Beta is in proportion to actual work done by each.
No, because the total fee does not differ from that contracted for by Alpha with Client.
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Yes, if Alpha believes Beta clearly was guilty of professional misconduct.
Yes, unless Alpha believes Beta does not usually neglect matters entrusted to him.
No, if Client was satisfied by Beta's return of the retainer.
No, unless Client agrees that Alpha may report the information.
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II and IV, but not I or III
I, III, and IV, but not II
II, III, and IV, but not I
I, II, III, and IV
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III only
I and III, but not II
I, II, and III
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Yes, Alpha may give $5,000 to Beta personally for his campaign.
Yes, if Alpha's contribution to Beta is made anonymously.
No, because Alpha is practicing before the court to which Beta seeks election.
No, unless Alpha gives the $5,000 to a committee formed to further Beta's election.
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Yes, unless Alpha's time was completely occupied with work for other clients.
Yes, because Alpha neglected the representation of Passenger.
No, because Passenger's suit was filed before the statute of limitations ran.
No, because Alpha returned the $1,000 retainer to Passenger.
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Yes, because the official records of the commission would have disclosed the truth.
Yes, because Judge had not been reprimanded.
No, because Attorney reasonably relied on the director's information.
No, because Judge was a candidate in a contested election.
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Yes, because Attorney has no interest in the case.
Yes, if Judge believes that Attorney's advice is needed to serve the interests of justice.
No, unless all parties in the case first give their written consent to Judge's consultation with Attorney.
No, unless Judge informs the parties of Attorney's identity and the substance of Attorney's advice, and asks for their responses.
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Yes, because Attorney is restricting his right to practice.
Yes, because Attorney is aiding Trustco in the practice of law.
No, because Attorney is not charging the customer for his services.
No, because Attorney is not giving advice to Trustco's customers.
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Yes, if all information relevant to the litigation was received by Attorney in the presence of both Husband and Wife.
Yes, if there is reason to believe Husband misled both Wife and Attorney at the time of the prior agreement.
No, because Attorney had previously acted for both parties in reaching the agreement now in dispute.
No, unless Husband is now represented by independent counsel.
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I only
I and II, but not III
I and III, but not II
I, II, and III
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Yes.
No, unless Attorney's fees are lower than those generally charged in the area where she practices.
No, because she used a professional actor for the television advertisement.
No, if she makes a charge for the initial consultation.
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Yes, because Deft suffered a detriment from Attorney's refusal to plea bargain.
Yes, if Attorney in fact received widespread publicity as a result of the trial.
No, unless Prosecutor has knowledge that Attorney's refusal to plea bargain was due to personal motives.
No, if Attorney zealously and competently represented Deft at the trial.
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Yes, because the gift is incident to a public testimonial for Judge.
Yes, because Judge did not receive compensation for her services to the charitable organization.
No, because the cost of the gift exceeds $1,000.
No, because the funds for the gift are contributed by lawyers who practice in the courts of City.
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Yes, because Attorney is the sole surviving witness to the execution of the will.
Yes, because Attorney's testimony will support the validity of the will.
No, because Attorney will be called to testify on a contested issue of fact.
No, because Attorney will be representing an interest adverse to Testator's heir at law.
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Yes, because Alpha is acting contrary to her client's instructions.
Yes, unless Alpha first informs Plaintiff of the request and obtains Plaintiff's consent to grant it.
No, unless granting the extension would prejudice Plaintiff's rights.
No, because Beta was not at fault in causing the delay.
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Yes, if Attorney frequently represents clients in cases tried in the trial court of County.
Yes, because Judge and Attorney have not discussed the matter of a campaign contribution.
No, if the contribution is made to a campaign committee organized to support Judge's reelection.
No, because Attorney and Judge have a long-standing personal and business relationship.
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Yes, if there is no common issue of law or fact between the two matters.
Yes, because one matter is a judicial proceeding and the other is an administrative proceeding.
No, because Alpha is currently representing Builder in the contract action.
No, if there is a possibility that both matters will be appealed to the same court.
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Yes, because Attorney falsely advertised his availability for medical malpractice cases.
Yes, because Attorney did not advise Baker as to the date the statute of limitations would expire.
No, because Attorney did not violate any duty owed to Baker.
No, because Attorney offered to refer Baker to another medical malpractice lawyer.
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Yes, because Beta was deceased when Alpha made the arrangement with Gamma.
Yes, because Gamma is not a partner of Alpha.
No, because Alpha and Beta were partners at the time of Beta's death.
No, because Gamma is paying a share of the rent and office expenses.
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Yes, unless the judgment in the prior case is determinative of Deftco's liability.
Yes, because Attorney had substantial responsibility in the matter while employed by ECC.
No, because Attorney has acquired special competence in the matter.
No, if all information acquired by Attorney while representing ECC is now a matter of public record.
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Yes, because the fee to be paid by Plaintiff was not increased by reason of Beta's association.
Yes, because the fee would be divided in proportion to the services performed and the responsibility assumed by each.
No, because Plaintiff was not advised of the association of Beta.
No, unless, upon conclusion of the matter, Alpha provides Plaintiff with a written statement setting forth the method of determining both the fee and the division of the fee with Beta.
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Yes, because Alpha was employed in the district attorney's office while the investigation of Deft was being conducted.
Yes, unless the district attorney's office is promptly notified and consents to the representation.
No, unless Alpha participates in the representation or shares in the fee.
No, because Alpha had no responsibility for or knowledge of the facts of the investigation of Deft.
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Yes, unless Client will be prejudiced by the delay.
Yes, because a criminal trial takes precedence over a civil trial.
No, because Attorney should manage her calendar so that her cases can be tried promptly.
No, unless Attorney was court-appointed counsel in the criminal case.
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