Quiz: Introduction to Professional Responsibility
Due Feb 1 at 11:59pm
Points 50
Questions 25
Time Limit 60 Minutes
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Question 1
pts
When a lawyer is charged with formal misconduct, the lawyer MUST be given representation by
bar counsel at no cost to the lawyer.
True
False
This is false. While a lawyer would have a right to basic due process. Nothing in the rules or otherwise
requires the appointment of a lawyer at no cost to the accused lawyer.
Question 2
pts
Which of the following is a term used in the common law to refer to the purchase of a portion of
a lawsuit?
Graft
Champerty
Maintenance
Barratry
Champerty is the common law term that refers to purchasing a lawsuit. See pages 89-90 of the Crystal text.
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Question 3
pts
A Lawyer may not represent a client if continued representation of the client would result in the
violation of the Rules of Conduct or violation of the law.
True
False
See Rule 1.16(a)(1).
Question 4
pts
The rules of professional conduct are ALWAYS clear and provide direct guidance to lawyers
regarding prohibited conduct during the practice of law.
True
False
The rules of conduct are often open to interpretation and ethical situations are often unclear.
Question 5
pts
As fiduciaries to their clients, Attorneys have a duty of loyalty, confidentiality, and competence
when representing clients.
True
False
True. A lawyer is a fidicuiary. A lawyer has a duty of loyalty, confidentiality and competence when
representing a client.
Question 6
pts
A variety of sources govern the regulation of lawyers, these include court decisions, statutory
law, the Rules of Professional Conduct and:
Local court rules
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