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Question 1
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct are:
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Correct The ethical rules of your state, which are likely almost identical to the model rules, apply to lawyers in and out of court. The rules therefore apply during negotiations, and the actions of paralegals are imputed to the attorneys responsible for overseeing them. Therefore, if a paralegal breaks a rule, the attorney/employer might pay the price!
Incorrect! The ethical rules of your state, which are likely almost identical to the model rules, apply to lawyers in and out of court. The rules therefore apply during negotiations, and the actions of paralegals are imputed to the attorneys responsible for overseeing them. Therefore, if a paralegal breaks a rule, the attorney/employer might pay the price!
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Question 2
Joanne is a paralegal at the firm of Cartman & Kyle, LLP in Southernstate. While the firm is engaged in negotiation on behalf of one of its clients, Joanne knowingly lies to the opposing attorney about the existence of a document. Which of the following is TRUE?
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Correct Although the Rules apply only to attorneys, Rule 5.3 makes attorneys liable for the actions of the legal assistants they supervise. An attorney cannot sidestep the Rules by using a paralegal to do something the attorney herself is not permitted to do under the Rules.
Incorrect! Although the Rules apply only to attorneys, Rule 5.3 makes attorneys liable for the actions of the legal assistants they supervise. An attorney cannot sidestep the Rules by using a paralegal to do something the attorney herself is not permitted to do under the Rules.
Question 3
The Model Rules require that an attorney remain neutral in any negotiation on her client's behalf.
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Correct According to the Model Rules, the proper role of an attorney is as one who 'zealously asserts the client's position under the rules of the adversary system.' Neutrals come into play when we discuss mediators and arbitrators.
Incorrect! According to the Model Rules, the proper role of an attorney is as one who 'zealously asserts the client's position under the rules of the adversary system.' Neutrals come into play when we discuss mediators and arbitrators.