Client-Lawyer Relationship

Question 1

Rule 1.1

Answer 1

Must provide competent representation

Competence = reasonable legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation.
–But, new lawyer can be as competent as experienced one.

Exception: emergency

Question 2

Rule 1.2

Answer 2

Scope of Representation & Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer

Must abide by clients objectives and consult with client on methods (MR 1.4).

Question 3

Rule 1.3

Answer 3

Diligence

Must act with reasonable diligence and promptness
–But don’t have to press for every possible advantage

Question 4

Rule 1.4

Answer 4

Communication

Question 5

Rule 1.5

Answer 5

Fees

No unreasonable fees.

Communicate fee rate reasonably quickly.

Question 6

Rule 1.6

Answer 6

Confidentiality

Question 7

Rule 1.7

Answer 7

Conflict of interest: current clients

Question 8

Rule 1.8

Answer 8

Conflict of interest: specific rules for current clients

Question 9

Rule 1.9

Answer 9

Duties to former clients

Question 10

Rule 1.10

Answer 10

Imputation of conflicts of interest: general rule

Question 11

Rule 1.11

Answer 11

Special conflicts of interest for former and current gov officer and employees

Question 12

Rule 1.12

Answer 12

Former judge, arbitrator, mediator

Question 13

Rule 1.13

Answer 13

Organization as a client

Question 14

Rule 1.14

Answer 14

Client with diminished capacity

Question 15

Rule 1.15

Answer 15

Safekeeping property

Question 16

Rule 1.16

Answer 16

Declining or terminating representation

Question 17

Rule 1.17

Answer 17

Sale of law practice

Question 18

Rule 1.18

Answer 18

Duties to prospective client