PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
EXAM - MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ FOR 2026
ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. An attorney has been general counsel for many years for a minor league baseball team,
and she has received glowing employment reviews each year. The team is sold without
notice, and the new owner fires the attorney, because "women don't belong in
baseball." The attorney refuses to leave her office and insists on writing and submitting
memos to management on grievances referred to her by the ballplayers, who like and
respect the attorney. At the same time, the attorney brings an action against the team
for breach of contract, unlawful discharge, and employment discrimination. Is the
attorney subject to discipline?
1. Yes, because the attorney continued to perform legal services by writing and submitting
memos on grievances referred to her by the ballplayers.
2. Yes, because the attorney brought a lawsuit against the team.
3. No, because the attorney's refusal to accept discharge was reasonable under the circumsta
- CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Yes, because the attorney continued to perform legal services by
writing and submitting memos on grievances referred to her by the ballplayers.
2. An attorney is widely regarded as an exceptionally competent practitioner in the field of
criminal law. A client of the attorney became the subject of a grand jury investigation in
a matter that could result in a felony indictment. The client lacked sufficient funds to pay
for the attorney's services beyond the grand jury stage, so the client asked the attorney
to provide limited representation for a flat fee. Under the proposed arrangement, the
attorney would advise the client concerning the grand jury investigation, but the
representation would end when an indictment was returned or the grand jury decided
not to indict. The attorney fully advised the client of the practical and legal aspects of
the client's proposal, and the representation commenced with the client's consent. Was
the attorney's conduct proper?
,1. Yes, because the client and not the attorney suggested this arrangement.
2. Yes, because the attorne - CORRECT ANSWERS-2. Yes, because the attorney and the client
may agree to limit the scope of the representation so long as the limitation is reasonable
under the circumstances.
3. A company's president asked the jurisdiction's best-known employment attorney to
represent the company in a dispute that had just arisen with the company's chief
financial officer. The attorney, who had never previously represented the company,
agreed. At the president's insistence, the attorney immediately commenced the
representation. A few days later, during a meeting with the president, the attorney first
revealed the amount of the customary hourly fee and then explained that the company
would also be responsible for reimbursing all expenses. The president responded that
the fee was higher than expected but that the company would be happy to pay it, given
the attorney's excellent work to date. Although the attorney intended to follow up with
a confirming letter, the attorney never did so. For several more months, the attorney
assisted the company in resolving its employment dispute. Afterward, the attorney sent
t - CORRECT ANSWERS-3. No, because the attorney disclosed the basis of the fee within
a reasonable time after commencing the representation.
4. An attorney is an associate at a law firm working on a pro bono case for a non-profit civil
liberties group. The attorney sends emails to all publicly identifiable former employees
of a large company accused of pregnancy discrimination asking if the attorney can
represent them on behalf of the civil liberties group. Is the attorney subject to
discipline?
1. Yes
2. No - CORRECT ANSWERS-2. No
5. Alpha and Beta practiced law under the firm name of Alpha & Beta. When Beta died,
Alpha did not change the firm name. Thereafter, Alpha entered into an arrangement
with another attorney, Gamma. Gamma pays Alpha a certain sum each month for office
space, for use of Alpha's law library, and for secretarial services. Alpha and Gamma each
have their own clients, and neither participates in the representation of the other's
, clients or shares in fees paid. On the entrance to the suite of offices shared by Alpha and
Gamma are the words "Law Firm of Alpha, Beta & Gamma." Is Alpha subject to
discipline?
1. Yes, because Beta was deceased when Alpha made the arrangement with Gamma.
2. Yes, because Gamma is not a partner of Alpha.
3. No, because Alpha and Beta were partners at the time of Beta's death.
4. No, because Gamma is paying a share of the rent and office expenses. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-2. Yes, because Gamma is not a partner of Alpha.
6. An attorney, who is a certified elder law specialist, entered into a partnership with a
certified financial planner. The partnership provided legal and other assistance to clients
in connection with issues related to aging. The attorney did not allow the certified
financial planner to interfere with the attorney's independent legal judgment. The
financial planner performed only work that she was authorized to perform as a certified
financial planner.
7. Is the attorney subject to discipline?
1. No, because it is in the best interests of the attorney's clients to receive coordinated advice
about both legal services and financial planning.
2. No, because the attorney did not allow the certified financial planner to interfere with the
attorney's independent legal judgment.
3. Yes, because the attorney's clients are more subject to undue influence if they receive their
legal services and financial planning at the same - CORRECT ANSWERS-4. Yes, because the
attorney formed a partnership with a certified financial planner and some of the activities
of this partnership consisted of the practice of law.
8. An attorney is handling a high-stakes insurance case for a client. The contingency fee
contract, signed two months ago, provides that the attorney will receive one-third of the
recover and that attorney would bear the cost of all fees and expenses. Fearing a large
verdict and anxious to settle, the insurance company offers the attorney $6 million
dollars to settle all claims. After consultation with the client, the attorney accepts the
, settlement offer. The attorney soon receives a check for the full $6 million and deposits
the check in the trust account. After talking with friends, the client becomes unhappy
that the attorney will receive so much money for so little work and challenges the fee.
Subsequently, the attorney issues a check to the client for $4 million and transfers the
balance to the office operating account. The attorney brings an action against the client
to fix the fee. The attorney takes the stand a - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Yes, because the
attorney transferred contested fund to the operating account.
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EXAM - MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ FOR 2026
ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. An attorney has been general counsel for many years for a minor league baseball team,
and she has received glowing employment reviews each year. The team is sold without
notice, and the new owner fires the attorney, because "women don't belong in
baseball." The attorney refuses to leave her office and insists on writing and submitting
memos to management on grievances referred to her by the ballplayers, who like and
respect the attorney. At the same time, the attorney brings an action against the team
for breach of contract, unlawful discharge, and employment discrimination. Is the
attorney subject to discipline?
1. Yes, because the attorney continued to perform legal services by writing and submitting
memos on grievances referred to her by the ballplayers.
2. Yes, because the attorney brought a lawsuit against the team.
3. No, because the attorney's refusal to accept discharge was reasonable under the circumsta
- CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Yes, because the attorney continued to perform legal services by
writing and submitting memos on grievances referred to her by the ballplayers.
2. An attorney is widely regarded as an exceptionally competent practitioner in the field of
criminal law. A client of the attorney became the subject of a grand jury investigation in
a matter that could result in a felony indictment. The client lacked sufficient funds to pay
for the attorney's services beyond the grand jury stage, so the client asked the attorney
to provide limited representation for a flat fee. Under the proposed arrangement, the
attorney would advise the client concerning the grand jury investigation, but the
representation would end when an indictment was returned or the grand jury decided
not to indict. The attorney fully advised the client of the practical and legal aspects of
the client's proposal, and the representation commenced with the client's consent. Was
the attorney's conduct proper?
,1. Yes, because the client and not the attorney suggested this arrangement.
2. Yes, because the attorne - CORRECT ANSWERS-2. Yes, because the attorney and the client
may agree to limit the scope of the representation so long as the limitation is reasonable
under the circumstances.
3. A company's president asked the jurisdiction's best-known employment attorney to
represent the company in a dispute that had just arisen with the company's chief
financial officer. The attorney, who had never previously represented the company,
agreed. At the president's insistence, the attorney immediately commenced the
representation. A few days later, during a meeting with the president, the attorney first
revealed the amount of the customary hourly fee and then explained that the company
would also be responsible for reimbursing all expenses. The president responded that
the fee was higher than expected but that the company would be happy to pay it, given
the attorney's excellent work to date. Although the attorney intended to follow up with
a confirming letter, the attorney never did so. For several more months, the attorney
assisted the company in resolving its employment dispute. Afterward, the attorney sent
t - CORRECT ANSWERS-3. No, because the attorney disclosed the basis of the fee within
a reasonable time after commencing the representation.
4. An attorney is an associate at a law firm working on a pro bono case for a non-profit civil
liberties group. The attorney sends emails to all publicly identifiable former employees
of a large company accused of pregnancy discrimination asking if the attorney can
represent them on behalf of the civil liberties group. Is the attorney subject to
discipline?
1. Yes
2. No - CORRECT ANSWERS-2. No
5. Alpha and Beta practiced law under the firm name of Alpha & Beta. When Beta died,
Alpha did not change the firm name. Thereafter, Alpha entered into an arrangement
with another attorney, Gamma. Gamma pays Alpha a certain sum each month for office
space, for use of Alpha's law library, and for secretarial services. Alpha and Gamma each
have their own clients, and neither participates in the representation of the other's
, clients or shares in fees paid. On the entrance to the suite of offices shared by Alpha and
Gamma are the words "Law Firm of Alpha, Beta & Gamma." Is Alpha subject to
discipline?
1. Yes, because Beta was deceased when Alpha made the arrangement with Gamma.
2. Yes, because Gamma is not a partner of Alpha.
3. No, because Alpha and Beta were partners at the time of Beta's death.
4. No, because Gamma is paying a share of the rent and office expenses. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-2. Yes, because Gamma is not a partner of Alpha.
6. An attorney, who is a certified elder law specialist, entered into a partnership with a
certified financial planner. The partnership provided legal and other assistance to clients
in connection with issues related to aging. The attorney did not allow the certified
financial planner to interfere with the attorney's independent legal judgment. The
financial planner performed only work that she was authorized to perform as a certified
financial planner.
7. Is the attorney subject to discipline?
1. No, because it is in the best interests of the attorney's clients to receive coordinated advice
about both legal services and financial planning.
2. No, because the attorney did not allow the certified financial planner to interfere with the
attorney's independent legal judgment.
3. Yes, because the attorney's clients are more subject to undue influence if they receive their
legal services and financial planning at the same - CORRECT ANSWERS-4. Yes, because the
attorney formed a partnership with a certified financial planner and some of the activities
of this partnership consisted of the practice of law.
8. An attorney is handling a high-stakes insurance case for a client. The contingency fee
contract, signed two months ago, provides that the attorney will receive one-third of the
recover and that attorney would bear the cost of all fees and expenses. Fearing a large
verdict and anxious to settle, the insurance company offers the attorney $6 million
dollars to settle all claims. After consultation with the client, the attorney accepts the
, settlement offer. The attorney soon receives a check for the full $6 million and deposits
the check in the trust account. After talking with friends, the client becomes unhappy
that the attorney will receive so much money for so little work and challenges the fee.
Subsequently, the attorney issues a check to the client for $4 million and transfers the
balance to the office operating account. The attorney brings an action against the client
to fix the fee. The attorney takes the stand a - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Yes, because the
attorney transferred contested fund to the operating account.
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