The Client Lawyer Relationship Test

Question 1: What must a lawyer do if they know their client intends to commit a crime?

Question 2: What is required for a lawyer to provide competent representation to a client?

Question 3: How should a lawyer handle personal interests that may affect their representation of a client?

Question 4: What is a lawyer's duty if they make an error that harms their client's case?

Question 5: When may a lawyer act on behalf of a client without consent?

Question 6: What must a lawyer do before representing multiple clients in the same matter?

Question 7: What is the lawyer's responsibility regarding client funds?

Question 8: Under the Model Rules, when is a lawyer allowed to settle a matter on behalf of a client?

Question 9: How should a lawyer handle a situation where they have a financial interest in the subject matter of the client's representation?

Question 10: What should a lawyer do if they discover that their client has used their services to perpetrate a fraud?

Question 11: What should a lawyer do if they realize they lack the necessary experience to handle a particular case?

Question 12: When is a lawyer permitted to enter into a business transaction with a client?

Question 13: What should a lawyer do if a client insists on pursuing a frivolous claim?

Question 14: What should a lawyer do if they find that their physical or mental condition materially impairs their ability to represent a client?

Question 15: How often must a lawyer communicate with a client about the status of their matter?

Question 16: When is a lawyer permitted to reveal confidential information to prevent substantial bodily harm?

Question 17: What should a lawyer do if they discover they have been inadvertently sent privileged information related to the opponent's case?

Question 18: How should a lawyer proceed if their fee agreement with a client becomes a subject of dispute?

Question 19: Under which circumstance can a lawyer accept compensation for representing a client from someone other than the client?

Question 20: What should a lawyer do if a client demands a course of action that is illegal or unethical?

Question 21: What is a lawyer required to do if they undertake representation of a client but later discover a material mistake in their work?

Question 22: When can a lawyer terminate representation of a client?

Question 23: What should a lawyer do if they receive property from a client and there is a dispute over its rightful ownership?

Question 24: How should a lawyer handle a situation where a prospective client's interests conflict with those of an existing client?

Question 25: What obligation does a lawyer have regarding the safekeeping of client documents?

Question 26: What should a lawyer do if a client offers to pay extra money in exchange for a guaranteed outcome?

Question 27: Which of the following actions is a lawyer prohibited from taking concerning client representation?

Question 28: When is it appropriate for a lawyer to enter into a sexual relationship with a client?

Question 29: What should a lawyer do if a client insists on making a false statement in court?

Question 30: When can a lawyer decline to follow a client's instructions?

Question 31: What must a lawyer do before settling a dispute on behalf of a client?

Question 32: Under what circumstances can a lawyer provide financial assistance to a client in connection with pending or contemplated litigation?

Question 33: What should a lawyer do if a represented person contacts them directly to discuss the case?

Question 34: What is the duty of a lawyer if they have a contingency fee arrangement and achieve a significantly better outcome than expected?

Question 35: When can a lawyer assert a lien on client property?

Question 36: What must a lawyer do if they discover confidential information about an opposing party through accidental disclosure?

Question 37: When is a lawyer required to communicate a settlement offer to a client?

Question 38: What must a lawyer do if a client insists on using perjured testimony?

Question 39: What action should a lawyer take if they possess evidence that a client has committed fraud related to the representation?

Question 40: What must a lawyer do before agreeing to represent a new client in a case where a former client is substantially related?

Question 41: What must a lawyer do if they realize their representation of a client constitutes a conflict of interest?

Question 42: Under what circumstances can a lawyer accept a client’s gift?

Question 43: How should a lawyer proceed if a client wants to pursue a claim that the lawyer believes to be without merit?

Question 44: What is a lawyer's duty when a client with diminished capacity takes action that risks substantial harm?

Question 45: What must a lawyer consider before entering into a fee arrangement with a client?

Question 46: What is a lawyer's ethical duty when a client provides false evidence in a proceeding?

Question 47: When must a lawyer obtain the client's consent before taking action?

Question 48: Under what condition can a lawyer withdraw from representing a client?

Question 49: What action should a lawyer take if they suspect their client is using their services for criminal activity?

Question 50: When is a lawyer required to protect a client with diminished capacity from potential harm?

Question 51: What should a lawyer do if a current client asks for legal advice that could harm a former client?

Question 52: Under what circumstances may a lawyer advise a client to commit a minor offense?

Question 53: What should a lawyer do if their client offers to testify to a false statement?

Question 54: What is a lawyer's responsibility if they inadvertently receive privileged information from opposing counsel?

Question 55: When can a lawyer represent a client if their representation might be directly adverse to another client?

Question 56: When is a lawyer permitted to reveal information relating to the representation of a client without the client’s consent?

Question 57: What must a lawyer do before accepting representation that is adverse to a former client?

Question 58: How should a lawyer handle a situation where the client gives informed consent but the lawyer still feels there is a significant risk of a conflict of interest?

Question 59: What should a lawyer do upon discovering that they represent a client with competing interests in the same matter?

Question 60: When may a lawyer charge a contingency fee?

Question 61: What should a lawyer do if a client's decision during the case is against the lawyer's professional judgment?

Question 62: What is a lawyer’s duty when representing a client with mental incapacity?

Question 63: Under what circumstance can a lawyer serve as both an advocate and a witness in the same trial?

Question 64: What must a lawyer do if they discover that their representation involves a material misrepresentation by another party?

Question 65: What should a lawyer do if they disagree with a client's chosen strategy but the strategy is lawful?

Question 66: What is a lawyer's duty if they realize they have a relevant but confidential document from the opposing party?

Question 67: How should a lawyer proceed if they know their client does not have proper rights to the property they wish to transfer?

Question 68: What should a lawyer do if another lawyer in their firm represents a client with conflicting interests?

Question 69: What is a lawyer's duty when they have a strong personal belief that conflicts with a client's objective?

Question 70: When can a lawyer reveal a client’s information to prevent fraud?

Question 71: What should a lawyer do if their client admits to previously lying under oath?

Question 72: What is the appropriate action for a lawyer to take when they find out their client is proceeding with a lawsuit to harass an opponent?

Question 73: Under what condition can a lawyer represent a client against a former client in a substantially related matter?

Question 74: What should a lawyer do if supplied with evidence that the client unknowingly received from an anonymous source?

Question 75: What is the lawyer’s responsibility concerning the client's decision-making in a criminal case?

Question 76: What should a lawyer do if a client requests to engage in an unethical practice?

Question 77: When must a lawyer withdraw from representing a client?

Question 78: How should a lawyer proceed if a client provides documents they obtained through illegal means?

Question 79: What should a lawyer do if they discover their client has filed false documents with the court?

Question 80: What must a lawyer do to avoid assisting a client in criminal or fraudulent conduct?

Question 81: Under what circumstance may a lawyer advance court costs and expenses on behalf of a client?

Question 82: What must a lawyer do before entering into a business transaction with a client?

Question 83: What action should a lawyer take if they believe ongoing representation will result in a violation of the law or ethical rules?

Question 84: What is required for a lawyer to represent a client in a matter directly adverse to another current client?

Question 85: How should a lawyer proceed if their client’s interests conflict with the lawyer’s personal interests?

Question 86: What must a lawyer do if their client confides plans for future criminal activity?

Question 87: Under what circumstances can a lawyer take direction from someone other than the client who pays for the client's representation?

Question 88: What should a lawyer do if a client insists on pursuing a claim the lawyer knows is frivolous?

Question 89: What is a lawyer's duty if they know of another lawyer's misconduct regarding a client's representation?

Question 90: What is the lawyer’s obligation regarding a client’s decision to make a settlement?

Question 91: What must a lawyer do if they receive a significant benefit or gift from a client during the course of representation?

Question 92: What should a lawyer do if a client's stated objective is illegal?

Question 93: What is a lawyer's obligation if they know that a client has committed a fraudulent act during the course of representation?

Question 94: Under what circumstances can a lawyer represent a new client in a matter adverse to a former client?

Question 95: What should a lawyer do if they discover a mistake in billing a client that mistakenly undercharged for services?

Question 96: What is a lawyer's duty if they believe their client's claim lacks merit?

Question 97: When must a lawyer inform a client about an offer of settlement?

Question 98: When is a lawyer permitted to refuse representation of a client?

Question 99: What should a lawyer do if they find out a client has given false testimony?

Question 100: When may a lawyer charge a client an unreasonable fee?

Question 101: What should a lawyer do if a client insists on pursuing a course of action that the lawyer believes to be dishonest?

Question 102: What must a lawyer do if a client requests assistance in illegal activity?

Question 103: When is a lawyer allowed to charge a nonrefundable retainer fee?

Question 104: What should a lawyer do if they realize that they provided incorrect legal advice to a client?

Question 105: Under what circumstances can a lawyer settle a dispute on behalf of a client without their explicit consent?

Question 106: What should a lawyer do if they need to withdraw from representing a client due to non-payment of fees?

Question 107: How should a lawyer address a client’s decision that conflicts with the lawyer’s professional judgment?

Question 108: What is a lawyer’s duty if their client’s actions during litigation are fraudulent?

Question 109: When may a lawyer terminate representation without the client’s consent?

Question 110: What should a lawyer do if they realize they have a conflict of interest after starting representation of a client?

Question 111: What must a lawyer do before representing multiple clients in the same matter?

Question 112: Under what circumstances can a lawyer disclose confidential client information to prevent a crime?

Question 113: How should a lawyer handle a request from a client to take an action that is contrary to the lawyer’s advice but not illegal?

Question 114: What is a lawyer’s duty if they inadvertently come into possession of information that could harm their client’s case?

Question 115: What should a lawyer do if they realize they have a conflict of interest after beginning representation?

Question 116: What is a lawyer's duty when a client instructs them to engage in illegal conduct?

Question 117: When can a lawyer reveal confidential information to prevent financial harm?

Question 118: What should a lawyer do if they realize another member of their firm has a conflict of interest with a client they represent?

Question 119: What must a lawyer do if they learn their client has used their services to commit a crime?

Question 120: When is a lawyer required to withdraw from representing a client?

Question 121: What should a lawyer do if a prospective client reveals information that would create a conflict of interest with an existing client?

Question 122: What must a lawyer do if their client demands an action that the lawyer knows to be frivolous?

Question 123: When may a lawyer advise a client to withhold information from the opposing party?

Question 124: How should a lawyer handle discovering a material error in documents submitted to the court?

Question 125: Under what condition may a lawyer enter into a relationship with a former client that involves a conflict of interest?

Question 126: What should a lawyer do if they learn that a client intends to commit perjury?

Question 127: When can a lawyer settle a legal matter on behalf of a client?

Question 128: What should a lawyer do if they discover they have received privileged information belonging to the opposing party?

Question 129: What must a lawyer do when representing a client with diminished capacity?

Question 130: When can a lawyer reveal confidential information related to the representation of a client to establish a defense in a dispute between the lawyer and the client?

Question 131: What is a lawyer's duty if a client insists on taking an action that is likely to be illegal?

Question 132: When may a lawyer accept compensation for representing a client from someone other than the client?

Question 133: What should a lawyer do if they are asked to represent two clients whose interests conflict?

Question 134: What should a lawyer do if a client communicates an intention to commit a fraudulent act?

Question 135: When can a lawyer discontinue representation in a matter?

Question 136: What must a lawyer do before accepting representation in a matter related to a former client's case?

Question 137: When may a lawyer seek to withdraw from representing a client?

Question 138: What is a lawyer required to do if they receive important evidence that was inadvertently sent by the opposing counsel?

Question 139: Under what circumstances can a lawyer advance financial assistance to a client in litigation?

Question 140: What should a lawyer do if the client requests to pursue a legal strategy the lawyer believes will likely fail?

Question 141: What should a lawyer do if they discover a conflict of interest after accepting representation of a client?

Question 142: When is it appropriate for a lawyer to communicate a settlement offer to a client?

Question 143: What should a lawyer do if their client decides to commit perjury?

Question 144: Under what circumstances may a lawyer disclose client's confidential information?

Question 145: What is a lawyer's duty if they realize they are not competent to handle a client's case?

Question 146: What must a lawyer do if they find out their client has lied during a deposition?

Question 147: What can a lawyer do if representing a client with whom the lawyer has a fundamental disagreement?

Question 148: What should a lawyer do if a client refuses to settle a case despite a favorable offer?

Question 149: How should a lawyer handle client funds that are in their possession?

Question 150: Under what condition may a lawyer refuse to reveal a client’s confidential information?