Question 1: A lawyer represents two clients whose interests are directly adverse. What must the lawyer do?
Question 2: Under which circumstances can a lawyer represent a client if there is a significant risk the representation will be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities to another client?
Question 3: A lawyer's former client seeks to disqualify the lawyer from representing a new client in a substantially related matter. What must be shown?
Question 4: When is a lawyer allowed to enter into a business transaction with a client?
Question 5: 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 6: A lawyer learns confidential information from a prospective client during a consultation. Under what condition can the lawyer represent another client with adverse interests?
Question 7: A lawyer may accept compensation for representing a client from a third party only if:
Question 8: If a lawyer represents multiple clients in a single matter, what must they do if a conflict of interest arises?
Question 9: When must a lawyer withdraw from representing a client due to a conflict of interest?
Question 10: Can a lawyer's conflict of interest be waived by a client's informed consent?
Question 11: A lawyer is considering representing two clients in unrelated cases but discovers the clients are suing each other in another matter being handled by different lawyers. What should the lawyer do?
Question 12: When can a lawyer solicit a substantial gift from a client?
Question 13: What must a lawyer do if a client wishes to engage in a course of action related to the representation that is illegal or fraudulent?
Question 14: A lawyer serves on the board of a non-profit organization and a conflict arises between the organization and one of the lawyer's clients. What should the lawyer do?
Question 15: A lawyer represents a client in a divorce proceeding and is asked to represent the client's spouse in unrelated legal matter. What must the lawyer do?
Question 16: A lawyer represented a client in a matter and now wishes to represent a new client in a related matter. What is required?
Question 17: Under what condition can a lawyer represent co-defendants in a criminal case?
Question 18: A lawyer is asked to represent a new client in a matter in which the adverse party is a former client. Under what circumstances may the lawyer accept the new representation?
Question 19: May a lawyer represent a current client in a matter directly adverse to another current client?
Question 20: What should a lawyer do if a third party paying a client’s fee insists on directing the lawyer’s handling of the case?
Question 21: A client asks a lawyer to draft a legal document that directly benefits the lawyer financially. What should the lawyer do?
Question 22: A lawyer represented a corporation in negotiating a contract and is now asked to represent an employee of the corporation in a dispute with it. What must the lawyer do?
Question 23: If a lawyer's representation of a client may be materially limited by the lawyer’s responsibilities to another client, what must the lawyer consider before taking on the new representation?
Question 24: A lawyer is representing a client in a case involving a real estate transaction. The lawyer has a personal financial interest in the property involved in the transaction. What should the lawyer do?
Question 25: A lawyer may represent a new client in a matter adverse to a former client if:
Question 26: A lawyer’s spouse is being sued by a former client of the lawyer. What should the lawyer do?
Question 27: A lawyer wants to serve as a board member for a charity while representing a client whose interests may occasionally conflict with those of the charity. What must the lawyer do?
Question 28: A lawyer is asked to represent both the buyer and the seller in a real estate transaction. When is this permissible?
Question 29: When a new lawyer joins a law firm, what must the firm do regarding conflicts of interest?
Question 30: Can a lawyer accept representation in a case where the opposing party is an organization the lawyer previously served as an officer?
Question 31: A lawyer currently represents a client in a divorce proceeding and is approached by the client's spouse for representation in an unrelated criminal matter. What should the lawyer do?
Question 32: A lawyer represents a corporation and one of its executives in separate legal matters. A conflict arises between the interests of the corporation and the executive. What is the lawyer's obligation?
Question 33: If a lawyer’s representation of a client may be materially limited by a personal interest of the lawyer, what is required before the lawyer can proceed?
Question 34: A lawyer is considering representing two clients with potentially conflicting interests in the same legal matter. What is the best course of action?
Question 35: A lawyer previously represented a client in a case and is now asked to represent a new client in a matter related to the previous case. Can the lawyer accept the new representation?
Question 36: A lawyer represents a client in a civil case. The opposing party offers the lawyer a part-time consulting job. What should the lawyer do?
Question 37: A lawyer is serving as a mediator in a dispute. Can the lawyer later represent one of the parties in the same dispute?
Question 38: Can a lawyer with a significant financial interest in a corporation represent a client in a lawsuit against that corporation?
Question 39: When representing multiple clients in a single matter, a lawyer identifies a potential conflict of interest midway through the case. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 40: A lawyer previously worked for a government agency and is now in private practice. Can the lawyer represent a client in a matter in which the lawyer participated personally and substantially while at the agency?
Question 41: A lawyer discovers that a financial interest in a case involving a former client intersects with the interests of a current client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 42: A law firm represents a client in a major corporate acquisition and another client in a personal injury lawsuit. The personal injury client's adversary is the CEO of the corporation being acquired. What must the law firm do?
Question 43: A lawyer learns confidential information about a former client that would benefit their current client. What is the lawyer's ethical obligation?
Question 44: A lawyer represents a client in negotiations and simultaneously wishes to enter into a business transaction with the same client. What is the appropriate course of action?
Question 45: A partner at a law firm has just joined the board of directors for a non-profit organization. Another partner at the firm represents a client in a lawsuit against that organization. How should the law firm handle this situation?
Question 46: Can a lawyer accept representation of a new client if the new client's interests are materially adverse to a former client in a matter that is substantially related to the prior representation?
Question 47: A lawyer represents two clients with conflicting interests in a joint venture. What should the lawyer do?
Question 48: A lawyer's former client is now suing the lawyer's current client in a matter unrelated to the lawyer's previous representation. Under what circumstance can the lawyer continue representing the current client?
Question 49: A lawyer is asked to take on a new client in a case where the lawyer's current employer is the opposing party. What should the lawyer do?
Question 50: What must a lawyer do before entering into a business transaction with a client?
Question 51: A lawyer wants to represent a company in a contract negotiation while also representing a competing company in an unrelated matter. What is required?
Question 52: If a lawyer has a close personal relationship with a client, what must the lawyer be mindful of?
Question 53: A lawyer is preparing to represent a client in a matter where the opposing counsel is the lawyer's sibling. What should the lawyer do?
Question 54: A lawyer is considering representing a new client whose matter could potentially reveal confidential information of a former client. What must the lawyer do?
Question 55: A lawyer has financial interests in a firm that is adverse to a client the lawyer is representing. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 56: A lawyer is representing two clients in unrelated matters. One client asks the lawyer to disclose information that could harm the interests of the other client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 57: A lawyer has been asked to represent a client in a matter where the lawyer's spouse is a key witness. What action should the lawyer take?
Question 58: A lawyer has previously represented a client in a matter and is now considering representing a new client with conflicting interests in a substantially related matter. What must the lawyer do?
Question 59: In which scenario must a lawyer completely avoid representing a client due to a conflict of interest?
Question 60: A lawyer is employed by a firm and is asked to represent a new client in a case where the opposing party is a significant client of the firm. Under what condition can the lawyer accept this new representation?
Question 61: A lawyer represents a parent in a custody dispute and the opposing party offers a substantial gift to the lawyer to withdraw from the case. What should the lawyer do?
Question 62: Can a lawyer represent a client in a case where the lawyer's former partner is representing the opposing party?
Question 63: A lawyer has a significant financial stake in a company that is now seeking to hire the lawyer for representation. What should the lawyer consider before accepting the representation?
Question 64: Can a lawyer represent a client in a transaction where the lawyer intends to acquire an ownership interest in the client’s business as a part of the legal fees?
Question 65: A lawyer is approached to represent a new client in a lawsuit against a former client. The matters are substantially related. What must the lawyer do?
Question 66: A lawyer representing a client in a personal injury case finds that her husband is a shareholder in the defendant's insurance company. What should the lawyer do?
Question 67: A lawyer has been asked to serve as general counsel for a corporation while representing an employee in an unrelated legal issue against the corporation. What is the appropriate course of action?
Question 68: A lawyer discovers that continuing to represent a client may conflict with her responsibilities to another client in a completely separate matter. What should the lawyer do?
Question 69: Under what condition can a lawyer represent a current client if there is an existing conflict of interest involving a former client?
Question 70: A lawyer's new client is involved in litigation against another client the lawyer previously represented in a substantially related matter. What must the lawyer do?
Question 71: A lawyer's client is suing a corporation, and the lawyer discovers that a close relative owns a significant number of shares in that corporation. What should the lawyer do?
Question 72: A lawyer wants to represent both a landlord and a tenant in a lease negotiation. What must the lawyer do to ethically proceed?
Question 73: A lawyer is asked to represent a new client in a legal matter that will require using confidential information obtained from a former client. What is the appropriate action?
Question 74: A lawyer has a personal business dealing with a client. Under what condition can the lawyer continue to represent the client in legal matters?
Question 75: A lawyer previously represented a corporation and is now asked to represent a client in a lawsuit against the corporation on a related matter. What must the lawyer do first?
Question 76: A lawyer is asked to represent a new client in a matter involving a direct competitor of an existing client. What must the lawyer do before accepting the new representation?
Question 77: A lawyer's current client confides in a matter that could create a conflict of interest with another existing client. What is the most appropriate action?
Question 78: A lawyer previously worked on a case for a government agency and is now asked to represent a client in a related matter against the same agency. What must the lawyer do?
Question 79: A lawyer learns confidential information about a former client that could be beneficial to a current client in a different matter. What should the lawyer do?
Question 80: A lawyer is asked to represent a new client in a matter where the opposing party is represented by the lawyer's former law firm. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 81: A lawyer is representing a client in a fraud case. The lawyer's sibling is the opposing counsel. What action should the lawyer take?
Question 82: A lawyer wants to represent both parties in a business partnership formation. What must the lawyer ensure before proceeding?
Question 83: A lawyer has previously represented a company in a confidential matter and is now approached to represent an employee suing that company. What should the lawyer do?
Question 84: A lawyer wishes to enter into a business transaction unrelated to legal services with a current client. What must the lawyer do?
Question 85: A lawyer is considering representing two clients with conflicting interests in related matters. What should the lawyer do before proceeding?
Question 86: A lawyer wants to represent a client in a dispute against another client he is currently representing in an unrelated matter. What must the lawyer do?
Question 87: A lawyer previously represented a client in a matter and wants to take on a new client in a related matter adverse to the former client. What is required?
Question 88: A lawyer discovers that a current client’s interests conflict with the personal interests of the lawyer’s partner. What should the lawyer do?
Question 89: Can a lawyer represent a new client in a matter where the new client’s interests are materially adverse to a former client’s interests in a substantially related matter?
Question 90: A lawyer is representing two clients in unrelated matters but finds that the clients are suing each other in another case. What should the lawyer do?
Question 91: A lawyer's current client is considering suing a business partner, and the lawyer previously represented the business partner in a related matter. What must the lawyer do before proceeding?
Question 92: A lawyer is offered an opportunity to invest in a company that is a client of the firm. What should the lawyer do?
Question 93: A lawyer represents multiple clients in a class action lawsuit. During the litigation, it becomes clear that the interests of some clients conflict with others. What is the lawyer's obligation?
Question 94: Can a lawyer represent a client in a matter if the lawyer's own financial interests are likely to be materially affected by the outcome of the case?
Question 95: A lawyer wishes to enter into a partnership with a current client on a new business venture. What must the lawyer do before proceeding?
Question 96: A lawyer is approached to represent a new client in a matter where the interests of the new client are directly adverse to those of an existing client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 97: A lawyer has previously represented a client in a matter and now wishes to represent a new client with interests that are adverse to the former client in a substantially related matter. What must the lawyer do?
Question 98: A lawyer discovers that a personal financial interest may conflict with her duties to a client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 99: Can a lawyer represent two clients with conflicting interests in unrelated matters?
Question 100: A lawyer learns confidential information from a former client which could benefit a current client. What is the lawyer's obligation?
Question 101: A lawyer represents a client but is later approached by another client for representation in a matter adverse to the original client. What steps must the lawyer take?
Question 102: A lawyer is involved in a business transaction with a current client. What must the lawyer do to ensure compliance with ethical standards?
Question 103: A lawyer wants to represent a new client in a case adverse to a former client. Under what condition can the lawyer accept this new representation?
Question 104: A lawyer finds that their financial interests might conflict with the interests of a client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 105: A lawyer is asked to represent two clients in the same matter, but their interests conflict. What is the lawyer's obligation?
Question 106: A lawyer is representing a client in a personal injury case and learns that another client the lawyer is currently representing is a potential witness against the first client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 107: A lawyer's client in a business transaction offers the lawyer a percentage of the deal's profits instead of standard legal fees. What must the lawyer do?
Question 108: A lawyer previously represented a couple in drafting their will. One of the spouses now wants to hire the lawyer to handle their divorce. What is the lawyer's ethical obligation?
Question 109: A lawyer's firm represents a large corporation. The lawyer is asked to represent an employee of the corporation in a lawsuit against another party. What should the lawyer consider?
Question 110: A lawyer is considering representing a client in a matter where the lawyer's personal investment could be impacted by the outcome. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 111: A lawyer's firm represents both a software developer and a tech company that are entering into a contract negotiation with potentially conflicting interests. What should the lawyer do?
Question 112: A lawyer has information about a former client's confidential business strategy that could aid a current client's case. What must the lawyer do?
Question 113: A lawyer is asked to represent a client in a matter where one of the main witnesses is a close relative of the lawyer. What must the lawyer consider before proceeding?
Question 114: A lawyer wants to represent a new client but realizes that the new client's matter is substantially related to a case the lawyer handled for a former client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 115: A lawyer represents a business and discovers that a potential new client has adverse interests that could impact the business client. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 116: A lawyer is asked to represent a new client in a transaction that could directly benefit the lawyer financially. What must the lawyer do before accepting the representation?
Question 117: A lawyer previously worked on a case for a government agency and is now asked to represent a private client in a related matter against the same agency. What must the lawyer do first?
Question 118: A lawyer representing a client in a case learns that the client is pursuing a business deal with another of the lawyer's current clients. What should the lawyer do?
Question 119: Can a lawyer represent a client in a case if the lawyer's spouse is an officer at the opposing party's company?
Question 120: A lawyer is asked to represent both parties in a mediation. What must the lawyer ensure?
Question 121: A lawyer is approached to represent a new client in a matter directly adverse to one of the lawyer's current clients. What action should the lawyer take?
Question 122: A lawyer previously represented a company in a merger and now wishes to represent a new client in a lawsuit against that company. What must the lawyer do?
Question 123: A lawyer has a significant financial interest in a business that is a current client. What steps must the lawyer take before continuing the representation?
Question 124: A lawyer represents two clients who are in negotiations with each other. A dispute arises. How should the lawyer proceed?
Question 125: A lawyer is considering representing a new client whose interests are adverse to a former client's interests in a similar matter. What must the lawyer do before proceeding?
Question 126: A lawyer is asked to represent a client in a matter where the opposing party is a former client. What should the lawyer do first?
Question 127: A lawyer is considering representing two clients in a joint venture but discovers a conflict of interest. What is the lawyer's best course of action?
Question 128: A lawyer has previously represented a client in a related matter. The lawyer is now approached by a new client with conflicting interests. What should the lawyer do?
Question 129: A lawyer discovers that a proposed business transaction with a client could affect the lawyer's judgment. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 130: A lawyer is asked to draft a legal document for a client that includes a provision benefiting the lawyer personally. What must the lawyer do?
Question 131: A lawyer represents two clients in unrelated matters, and one client wants to sue the other. What must the lawyer do?
Question 132: A lawyer is asked to represent a new client in a matter materially adverse to a former client in the same or a substantially related matter. What steps must the lawyer take?
Question 133: A lawyer finds out that representing a new client in a pending case might conflict with the interests of a long-time client in another ongoing case. What should the lawyer do?
Question 134: A lawyer drafts a business agreement for a client and includes a clause that directly benefits the lawyer's own business interests. What is the appropriate action?
Question 135: A lawyer learns that their representation of a client might be limited due to responsibilities to another client. What should the lawyer do?
Question 136: A lawyer is representing a new client in a matter that could potentially be adverse to a former client. When can the lawyer proceed with the new representation?
Question 137: A lawyer wants to represent two clients in a business partnership but learns that their interests might conflict. What should the lawyer do?
Question 138: A lawyer has confidential information from a former client that could benefit a current client. What is the lawyer's ethical obligation?
Question 139: A lawyer's firm represents a long-time client. The lawyer is approached by a new client whose interests are directly adverse to the long-time client. What must the lawyer do?
Question 140: A lawyer discovers that their personal financial interests may conflict with a client's interests in an ongoing matter. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 141: A lawyer is approached by a new client who wishes to sue a former client of the lawyer in a substantially related matter. What should the lawyer do?
Question 142: A lawyer represents two clients who have a common objective but differing interests in the strategy to achieve that objective. What is the lawyer's best course of action?
Question 143: A lawyer learns confidential information about a former client that would significantly benefit a new client's case. What should the lawyer do?
Question 144: A lawyer wishes to enter into a business transaction with a current client. What must the lawyer ensure before proceeding?
Question 145: A lawyer is asked to represent a new client in a matter where the lawyer's partner has a personal financial interest. What steps should the lawyer take?
Question 146: A lawyer represents a client in a litigation matter. The opposing party offers the lawyer a part-time consulting job. What should the lawyer do?
Question 147: A lawyer represented a corporation in a merger and wants to represent an individual in a lawsuit against the corporation related to the merger. What should the lawyer do?
Question 148: A lawyer has a significant financial interest in a business currently in litigation with a client the lawyer represents. What must the lawyer do?
Question 149: A lawyer is asked to represent two clients in the same matter, but their interests conflict. What is the lawyer’s obligation?
Question 150: A lawyer learns that their representation of a client might be materially limited due to responsibilities to another client in an unrelated matter. What steps should the lawyer take?