MRPC 1.0 Terminology

Question 1

Rule ________ “Belief” or “believes” denotes that the person involved actually supposed the fact in question to be true. A person’s belief may be inferred from circumstances.

Answer 1

Rule 1.0 (a)

Question 2

Rule 1.0 (a) “_______” or “__________” denotes that the person involved actually supposed the fact in question to be true. A person’s belief may be inferred from circumstances.

Answer 2

belief or believes

Question 3

Rule 1.0(a) “Belief” or “Believes” denotes that the person involved actually supposed the fact in question to be ______. A person’s belief may be inferred from circumstances.

Answer 3

true

Question 4

Rule 1.0(a) “Belief” or “Believes” denotes that the person involved actually supposed the ______ ____ _______ to be true. A person’s belief may be inferred from circumstances.

Answer 4

fact in question

Question 5

Rule 1.0(a) “belief” or “Believes” denotes that the person involved actually supposed the fact in question to be true. A person’s _______ may be inferred from _________.

Answer 5

inferred from circumstances

Question 6

Rule ______ “Confirmed in Writing” when used in reference to the informed consent of a person, denotes informed consent that is given in writing by the person or a writing that a lawyer promptly transmits to the person confirming an oral informed consent. See paragraph (e) for the definition of consent “informed consent” If it is not feasible to obtain or transmit the writing at the time the person gives informed consent, then the lawyer must obtain or transmit it within a reasonable time thereafter.

Answer 6

1.0 (b)

Question 7

Rule 1.0 (b) “_______ ___ _______” when used in reference to the informed consent of a person, denotes informed consent that is given in writing by the person or a writing that a lawyer promptly transmits to the person confirming an oral informed consent. See paragraph (e) for the definition of consent”informed consent.” If it is not feasible to obtain or transmit the writing at the time the person gives informed consent, then the lawyer must obtain or transmit it within a reasonable time thereafter.

Answer 7

confirmed in writing

Question 8

Rule 1.0 (b) “Confirmed in Writing” when used in reference to the _______ _______ of a person, denotes ______ ________ that is given in writing by the person or a writing that a lawyer promptly transmits to the person confirming an oral ________ ________. See paragraph (e) for the definition of consent “informed consent.” If it is not feasible to obtain or transmit the writing at the time the person gives informed consent, then the lawyer must obtain or transmit it within a reasonable time thereafter.

Answer 8

informed consent

informed consent

informed consent

Question 9

Rule ________ “Firm” or “Law Firm” denotes a lawyer or lawyers in a law partnership, professional corporation, sole proprietorship or other association authorized to practice law; or lawyers employed in a legal services organization or the legal department of a corporation or other organization.

Answer 9

Rule 1.0 (c)

Question 10

Rule 1.0 (c) “______” or “_____ ______” denotes a lawyer or lawyers in a law partnership, professional corporation, sole proprietorship or other association authorized to practice law; or lawyers employed in a legal services organization or the legal department of a corporation or other organization.

Answer 10

Firm or Law Firm

Question 11

Rule ______ “Fraud” or “Fraudulent” denotes conduct that is fraudulent under the substantive or procedural law of the applicable jurisdiction and has a purpose to deceive.

Answer 11

Rule 1.0 (d)

Question 12

Rule 1.0 (d) “_______” or “________” denotes conduct that is fraudulent under the substantive or procedural law of the applicable jurisdiction and has a purpose to deceive.

Answer 12

Fraud or Fraudulent

Question 13

Rule _______ “Informed Consent” denotes the agreement by a person to a proposed course of conduct after the lawyer has communicated adequate information and explanation about the material risks of and reasonably available alternatives to the proposed course of conduct.

Answer 13

Rule 1.0 (e)

Question 14

Rule 1.0(e) “______ ______” denotes the agreement by a person to a proposed course of conduct after the lawyer has communicated adequate information and explanation about the material risks of and reasonably available alternatives to the proposed course of conduct.

Answer 14

Informed Consent

Question 15

Rule ________ “Knowingly,” “known,” or “knows” denotes actual knowledge of the fact in question. A person’s knowledge may be inferred from circumstances.

Answer 15

Rule 1.0 (f)

Question 16

Rule 1.0 (f) “________,” “________,” or “_________” denotes actual knowledge of the fact in question. A person’s knowledge may be inferred from circumstances.

Answer 16

Knowingly, Known or knows

Question 17

Rule _____ “partner” denotes a member of a partnership, a shareholder in a law firm organized as a professional corporation, or a member of an association authorized to practice law.

Answer 17

1.0 (g)

Question 18

Rule 1.0 (g) “_______” denotes a member of a partnership, a shareholder in a law firm organized as a professional corporation, or a member of an association authorized to practice law.

Answer 18

Partner

Question 19

Rule ______ “Reasonable” or “Reasonably” when used in relation to conduct by a lawyer deneotes the conduct of a reasonably prudent and competent lawyer.

Answer 19

Rule 1.0 (h)

Question 20

Rule 1.0 (h) “________” or “_________” when used in relation to conduct by a lawyer denotes the conduct of a reasonably prudent and competent lawyer.

Answer 20

Reasonable or reasonably

Question 21

Rule 1.0 (i) “______ _______” or “________ _______” when used in reference to a lawyer denotes that the lawyer believes the matter in question and that the circumstances are such that the belief is reasonable.

Answer 21

Reasonable Belief
Reasonably Believes

Question 22

Rule _______ “Reasonable Belief” or “Reasonably Believes” when used in reference to a lawyer denotes that the lawyer believes the matter in question and that the circumstances are such that the belief is reasonable.

Answer 22

1.0 (i)

Question 23

Rule _______ “Reasonably should know” when used in reference to a lawyer denotes that a lawyer of reasonable prudence and competence would ascertain the matter in question.

Answer 23

Rule 1.0 (j)

Question 24

Rule _______ “Screened” denotes the isolation of a lawyer from any participation in a matter through the timely imposition of procedures within a firm that are reasonably adequate under the circumstances to protect information that the isolated lawyer is obligated to protect under these Rules or other law.

Answer 24

Rule 1.0 (k)

Question 25

Rule 1.0 (k) “_______” denotes the isolation of a lawyer from any participation in a matter through the timely imposition of procedures within a firm that are reasonably adequate under the circumstances to protect information that the isolated lawyer is obligated to protect under these Rules or other law.

Answer 25

Screened

Question 26

Rule _____ “Substantial” when used in reference to degree or extent denotes a material matter of clear and weighty importance.

Answer 26

1.0 (L)

Question 27

Rule 1.0 (L) “_______” when used in reference to degree or extent denotes a material matter of clear and weighty importance.

Answer 27

Substantial

Question 28

Rule _______ “Tribunal” denotes a court, an arbitrator in a binding arbitration proceeding or a legislative body, administrative agency or other body acting in an adjudicative capacity. A legislative body, administrative agency or other body acts in an adjudicative capacity when a neutral official, after the presentation of evidence or legal argument by a party or parties, will render a binding legal judgment directly affecting a party’s interests in a particular matter.

Answer 28

Rule 1.0 (m)

Question 29

Rule 1.0 (m) “________” denotes a court, an arbitrator in a binding arbitration proceeding or a legislative body, administrative agency or other body acting in an adjudicative capacity. A legislative body, administrative agency or other body acts in an adjudicative capacity when a neutral official, after the presentation of evidence or legal argument by a party or parties, will render a binding legal judgment directly affecting a party’s interests in a particular matter.

Answer 29

Tribunal