Client Confidentiality Test

Question 1: Under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, when can a lawyer reveal information relating to the representation of a client?

Question 2: Which of the following is a valid exception to the duty of confidentiality?

Question 3: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 4: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose client information to secure legal advice about the lawyer's compliance with the Model Rules?

Question 5: What must a lawyer do if they know that their services have been used by a client to perpetrate a crime or fraud?

Question 6: If a client intends to commit a crime, does the Model Rules of Professional Conduct allow a lawyer to reveal confidential information to prevent the crime?

Question 7: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to rectify a fraud committed by the client?

Question 8: Which of the following disclosures is NOT typically permitted under the confidentiality exceptions of the Model Rules?

Question 9: Under the Model Rules, can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to detect and resolve conflicts of interest arising from a lawyer’s change of employment or firm composition?

Question 10: What should a lawyer do if confidential information is inadvertently disclosed?

Question 11: Under the Model Rules, may a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with mandatory reporting laws, such as child abuse reporting statutes?

Question 12: Can a lawyer use information relating to the representation of a client to the disadvantage of the client without the client’s informed consent?

Question 13: May a lawyer reveal confidential information to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client?

Question 14: Is a lawyer obligated to inform a client about the possible consequences of revealing confidential information to third parties?

Question 15: Can a lawyer discuss a hypothetical situation about a client without violating confidentiality rules?

Question 16: Under the Model Rules, may a lawyer disclose confidential information to detect conflicts of interest when a lawyer is moving between firms?

Question 17: When is a lawyer permitted to disclose confidential information to prevent the client from committing a criminal or fraudulent act?

Question 18: Can a lawyer disclose client information to comply with the law or a court order?

Question 19: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal information about a client's case to another lawyer within the same firm without the client's consent?

Question 20: Can a lawyer disclose client confidentiality to secure reimbursement or compensation in a fee dispute?

Question 21: Under the Model Rules, when is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose client information to prevent substantial financial harm?

Question 22: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to obtain legal advice about their own compliance with the Model Rules?

Question 23: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal a client's intention to commit a fraud?

Question 24: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent, mitigate, or rectify substantial injury to the financial interests of another that is reasonably certain to result from the client’s commission of a crime or fraud?

Question 25: Under what circumstances can a lawyer discuss a client’s case with another lawyer who is not involved in the case?

Question 26: Under the Model Rules, can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent the client from committing a crime or fraud that is likely to result in substantial financial harm to another?

Question 27: Is a lawyer permitted to reveal confidential information to establish a defense on behalf of the lawyer in a civil claim or criminal charge involving the lawyer's conduct?

Question 28: When may a lawyer disclose confidential client information to comply with other law or a court order?

Question 29: Can a lawyer reveal confidential information to another lawyer for the purpose of securing legal advice about the lawyer's compliance with the Model Rules?

Question 30: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential information when reasonably necessary to detect and resolve conflicts of interest arising from the lawyer's change of employment or changes in the composition of a firm?

Question 31: Under the Model Rules, may a lawyer reveal confidential information if it is necessary to prevent, mitigate, or rectify substantial injury to the financial interests or property of another?

Question 32: If a client confides in their lawyer about ongoing or future criminal activity, can the lawyer disclose this information?

Question 33: Can a lawyer break confidentiality to secure legal advice about their responsibilities under the law?

Question 34: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose client information to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 35: Under what circumstance can a lawyer discuss confidential client information with another attorney not involved in the case?

Question 36: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to detect and resolve conflicts of interest when new lawyers join or existing lawyers leave a firm?

Question 37: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to respond to allegations concerning the lawyer’s representation of the client?

Question 38: Is it permissible under the Model Rules for a lawyer to disclose a client’s confidential information to secure legal advice about their own responsibility about a potential conflict of interest?

Question 39: Under the Model Rules, when can a lawyer reveal clients' confidential information to outside lawyers or consultants working to help the lawyer understand their ethical obligations?

Question 40: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent a person from suffering substantial bodily harm?

Question 41: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with a final court order or other law?

Question 42: Can a lawyer reveal confidential client information if the client has used the lawyer's services to commit a crime or fraud?

Question 43: Is a lawyer allowed to breach confidentiality to protect their own interests in a dispute with the client?

Question 44: Can a lawyer discuss the client's case with another attorney to get advice on the lawyer’s ethical obligations?

Question 45: Under the Model Rules, can a lawyer disclose information to prevent substantial injury to the financial interests of another?

Question 46: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent fraud that is reasonably certain to cause substantial injury to the financial interests of another?

Question 47: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal client information to establish a claim or defense in a controversy between the client and the lawyer?

Question 48: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to seek assistance in understanding the lawyer's own ethical obligations?

Question 49: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with mandatory law or a court order?

Question 50: Is it allowed for a lawyer to discuss a hypothetical scenario involving a client if the client's identity is not disclosed?

Question 51: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to detect and resolve conflicts of interest arising from a lawyer's change of employment or changes in the composition of a law firm?

Question 52: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal a client’s confidential information to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 53: Can a lawyer use or disclose confidential client information to respond to allegations in any proceeding concerning the lawyer’s representation of the client?

Question 54: Under the Model Rules, may a lawyer disclose confidential information to secure legal advice about the lawyer's compliance with the Model Rules?

Question 55: When may a lawyer reveal information relating to the representation of a client to comply with other law or a court order?

Question 56: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent a crime or fraud that is reasonably certain to result in substantial financial harm to another?

Question 57: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal client confidences to establish a defense in a civil claim or criminal charge against the lawyer?

Question 58: Under the Model Rules, is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose a client’s confidential information to respond to allegations in any proceeding about the lawyer’s representation of the client?

Question 59: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to secure legal advice about the lawyer's compliance with the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct?

Question 60: May a lawyer discuss a hypothetical scenario involving a client's real situation without breaching confidentiality?

Question 61: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent, mitigate, or rectify substantial harm caused by the client's past criminal or fraudulent act?

Question 62: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential information when it is necessary to obtain another lawyer’s advice on ethical compliance?

Question 63: May a lawyer reveal confidential information to comply with a legal obligation other than a court order?

Question 64: If a lawyer receives confidential information from a prospective client, can that information be used or revealed?

Question 65: Can a lawyer disclose information to prevent a client from committing a criminal act that is likely to result in substantial harm to another’s financial interests?

Question 66: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to seek advice from other lawyers about the lawyer’s own ethical obligations?

Question 67: Can a lawyer reveal information about a client's intention to commit a crime?

Question 68: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential information to prevent or mitigate substantial injury to the financial interests of another?

Question 69: Under the Model Rules, when can a lawyer reveal information to establish a claim or defense in a dispute with a client?

Question 70: May a lawyer disclose confidential information required to comply with a final court order or other legal requirement?

Question 71: Under the Model Rules, can a lawyer disclose confidential information when representing a client with diminished capacity?

Question 72: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal client information to comply with a final court order?

Question 73: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to address a potential conflict of interest when joining a new firm?

Question 74: May a lawyer disclose confidential client information to protect the interests of the lawyer in establishing a claim against the client?

Question 75: Is a lawyer allowed to break confidentiality to prevent a client from committing a crime likely to result in imminent death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 76: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent a client from committing a fraud that is reasonably certain to cause substantial financial harm to another?

Question 77: Can a lawyer reveal confidential client information to secure legal advice about the lawyer’s compliance with the Model Rules?

Question 78: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential information to collect a fee?

Question 79: Can a lawyer use or reveal confidential information to the extent necessary to defend against a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer based on conduct in which the client was involved?

Question 80: Is it allowed for a lawyer to disclose confidential information to comply with a statute or regulation?

Question 81: May a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent substantial bodily harm or death?

Question 82: Can a lawyer break confidentiality to rectify the consequences of a client’s crime or fraud if the lawyer’s services were used?

Question 83: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential client information to address conflicts of interest when changing firms?

Question 84: Can a lawyer disclose client's confidential information in order to establish a claim or defense in a controversy between the lawyer and the client?

Question 85: May a lawyer reveal information relating to the representation of a client to comply with a court order?

Question 86: Is a lawyer permitted to disclose confidential client information to prevent the client from committing a fraud that is reasonably certain to result in substantial injury to the financial interests of another?

Question 87: Under the Model Rules, can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to seek advice regarding the lawyer’s own ethical responsibilities?

Question 88: May a lawyer disclose confidential client information to secure payment of legal fees?

Question 89: Is a lawyer allowed to reveal confidential information to correct false statements made by the client in a legal proceeding?

Question 90: Can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to comply with legal obligations such as subpoenas or court orders?

Question 91: Can a lawyer break confidentiality to report a client's intention to commit a future crime?

Question 92: Is a lawyer allowed to disclose confidential information when the lawyer's services have been used to perpetrate a fraud?

Question 93: When can a lawyer reveal confidential information to respond to allegations in a proceeding involving the lawyer’s representation of the client?

Question 94: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with the law or a court order?

Question 95: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal confidential information to secure reimbursement for legal services?

Question 96: Under the Model Rules, when can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent financial harm?

Question 97: Can a lawyer disclose client information to seek advice about compliance with the Model Rules?

Question 98: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential information to establish a claim or defense in a controversy with a client?

Question 99: Can a lawyer disclose client information to comply with a court order or law?

Question 100: May a lawyer reveal information about a client's past criminal acts?

Question 101: May a lawyer disclose confidential client information to secure legal advice about the lawyer’s own compliance with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct?

Question 102: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential client information to detect and resolve conflicts of interest arising from a lawyer’s change of employment or changes in the composition of a law firm?

Question 103: Can a lawyer disclose client confidences to prevent imminent death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 104: Under the Model Rules, can a lawyer reveal information relating to the representation of a client if it is necessary to establish a defense in a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer?

Question 105: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with other law or a court order?

Question 106: Can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to prevent, mitigate, or rectify substantial harm caused by the client's past criminal or fraudulent act?

Question 107: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential client information to seek advice regarding the lawyer's own ethical responsibilities?

Question 108: May a lawyer disclose confidential information to secure payment of legal fees?

Question 109: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential information to comply with a court order?

Question 110: Can a lawyer reveal client confidences to prevent substantial injury to the financial interests of another?

Question 111: Under what circumstance can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 112: Can a lawyer reveal confidential client information to address conflicts of interest arising from the lawyer's transition to a new firm?

Question 113: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential client information to establish a claim or defense in a dispute between the lawyer and the client?

Question 114: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent the client from committing a fraud that is likely to result in substantial financial harm to another?

Question 115: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with a court order or other legal requirement?

Question 116: Can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to prevent a client from committing a crime that is likely to result in substantial injury to the financial interests or property of another?

Question 117: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential client information to detect and resolve conflicts of interest arising from a lawyer's transition to a new firm?

Question 118: When can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to obtain legal advice about the lawyer's duties under the Model Rules?

Question 119: Can a lawyer use or disclose confidential client information to defend against a criminal charge or civil claim against the lawyer based on the lawyer’s conduct in which the client was involved?

Question 120: May a lawyer use information about a client obtained during representation to another client's advantage without the first client's consent?

Question 121: May a lawyer disclose confidential client information to comply with a law or court order?

Question 122: Can a lawyer reveal confidential client information to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 123: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential information to secure reimbursement for legal services rendered to a client?

Question 124: When can a lawyer disclose confidential information to detect and resolve conflicts of interest when changing employment or when there are changes in a law firm's composition?

Question 125: Can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to respond to allegations in any proceeding concerning the lawyer’s representation of the client?

Question 126: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent substantial financial harm that is reasonably certain to occur due to a client’s fraudulent conduct?

Question 127: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose client confidences to seek advice about the lawyer’s compliance with ethical responsibilities?

Question 128: May a lawyer disclose confidential information to secure reimbursement or compensation for legal services rendered?

Question 129: When can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to defend against allegations in a legal proceeding?

Question 130: Can a lawyer reveal client information to comply with a statute or regulation that requires disclosure?

Question 131: May a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 132: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose client information to establish a claim or defense on behalf of the lawyer in a controversy between the lawyer and the client?

Question 133: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent substantial financial harm that is reasonably certain to result from a client's fraudulent act?

Question 134: When is a lawyer permitted to disclose confidential information to comply with a legal obligation other than a court order?

Question 135: May a lawyer disclose confidential client information to seek independent legal advice about the lawyer's compliance with the Model Rules?

Question 136: Under the Model Rules, may a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent, mitigate, or rectify substantial injury to the financial interests or property of another?

Question 137: Can a lawyer disclose confidential information to secure legal advice about the lawyer’s compliance with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct?

Question 138: Is it permissible for a lawyer to reveal client confidences to detect and resolve conflicts of interest arising from a lawyer's change of employment?

Question 139: Can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to establish a claim or defense in a controversy between the lawyer and the client?

Question 140: When may a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with a law or court order?

Question 141: Under the Model Rules, may a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent imminent death or substantial bodily harm?

Question 142: Is a lawyer permitted to disclose confidential client information to detect and resolve conflicts of interest when joining a new firm?

Question 143: Can a lawyer reveal client confidences to secure legal advice about the lawyer’s obligations under the Model Rules?

Question 144: When may a lawyer disclose confidential client information to establish a claim or defense in a controversy with the client?

Question 145: May a lawyer disclose confidential information to comply with legal obligations such as a statute or court order?

Question 146: Under the Model Rules, can a lawyer disclose confidential information to prevent reasonably certain harm or death?

Question 147: Is it permissible for a lawyer to disclose confidential client information to obtain legal advice regarding the lawyer's own compliance with ethical rules?

Question 148: Can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to secure payment for their legal services?

Question 149: When may a lawyer disclose confidential client information to prevent or rectify substantial injury to another's financial interests caused by the client's fraudulent act?

Question 150: Is a lawyer allowed to disclose confidential information to respond to allegations in a legal proceeding concerning the lawyer's representation of the client?