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Question 1
You represent a client who was terribly maimed in an accident at the factory in which he worked. The client lost both of his arms, and is struggling to survive. He has no family around, few friends, and no money. To get by, he needs around-the-clock assistance of medical aides. He's a genuinely nice guy, and your heart goes out to him. You can't imagine a more horrible existence than the one he's been granted. He desperately needs some medical treatment that his insurance carrier cannot cover. On your day off from work, you kindly take him to his doctor and pay for his bill. Are you subject to discipline?
Correct
Incorrect!
Correct It sounds terrible, but an attorney simply may not give a client 'financial assistance in connection with pending or contemplated litigation.' See Model Rule 1.8(e). You could help the client obtain assistance from public funds, but you may not cover his personal expenses. Therefore, choice (b) is the best answer. Choice (a) is incorrect because as a lawyer in America, a representative democracy, you are subject to discipline. Choice (c) is incorrect because there is no exception other than that which provides for an attorney forwarding litigation costs, investigation and medical examination costs, and general evidentiary costs.
Incorrect! It sounds terrible, but an attorney simply may not give a client 'financial assistance in connection with pending or contemplated litigation.' See Model Rule 1.8(e). You could help the client obtain assistance from public funds, but you may not cover his personal expenses. Therefore, choice (b) is the best answer. Choice (a) is incorrect because as a lawyer in America, a representative democracy, you are subject to discipline. Choice (c) is incorrect because there is no exception other than that which provides for an attorney forwarding litigation costs, investigation and medical examination costs, and general evidentiary costs.
