Ch 2: Ethics Flashcards
It is permissible for a lawyer s assistant to solicit business for the lawyer.
FALSE
The lawyer’s assistant is guided by the Rules of Professional Conduct just as the lawyer is.
TRUE
A lawyer may use one bank account for all funds coming into the firm if efficient accounting records are maintained.
FALSE
A lawyer’s assistant may talk with other people about business in the office as long as names are not divulged.
FALSE
A lawyer’s assistant might be considered practicing la w if they tell a friend with a problem about how a similar case was handled in the office.
TRUE
Ethics are principles of conduct which govern an individual or profession.
TRUE
Improving the legal system is the function of lawyers, and lawyer’s assistants are expected to accept the system and work only within n it.
FALSE
Conflict of interest can result from a friendship of a lawyer’s assistant with a member of the opposing side of a lawsuit.
TRUE
Not only must a lawyer’s assistant and lawyer avoid any impropriety ·in their conduct of business, but they must also avoid even the appearance of impropriety. ·
TRUE
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct were developed by t he _
American Bar Association (ABA)
Judges are bound by the Code of _____ Ethics
Judicial
If a lawyer’s assistant violates a provision of the Rules of Professional Conduct, the _____ will be disciplined for this violation.
Attorney
Members of NAL ® must subscribe to a
Code of Ethics
ABA
American Bar Association
Ethics
Principles of conduct that govern an individual or profession.
