Exam 2: Ethics in a Family Law Practice

Attorneys are always vicariously liable for what their paralegals do.

An attorney who accepts more cases than he or she can handle is likely to be charged with violating which ethical rule(s)?

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -solicitation

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -sanctions

Paralegals who violate ethical rules can be:

When can an attorney reveal a client confidence?

Define commingling of funds in a law office.

If the client consents to the attorney's conduct, the conduct cannot constitute a conflict of interest.

Fixed fees are paid only if the attorney wins the case.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -competent

Family law paralegals who violate ethics can be disciplined by the bar association.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -Model Rules

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct was written by the ________________________ .

If the entire law firm is disqualified because of the conflict of interest in one attorney, there has been a(n) ________________________ disqualification.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -attorney advertising

Since a paralegal is not a member of the bar, he or she cannot cause imputed disqualification.

A person who has a conflict of interest is ________________________ .