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MPRE CHEAT SHEET QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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MPRE CHEAT SHEET QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
discipline - ANSWER a lawyer is subject to discipline where they are admitted and where the conduct
occurs
Reporting - ANSWER A lawyer or judge who KNOWS another lawyer or judge has committed a violation
of the MRPC that raises a SUBSTANTIAL QUESTION as to the person's HONESTY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, or
FITNESS as a lawyer MUST REPORT IT
Exception: Protected by confidentiality or in a lawyer/judge assistance program
Unauthorized Practice of Law - ANSWER A lawyer may delegate work to non lawyers, but is ultimately
responsible for the work product and must SIGN letters to clients, opposing council/parties, or the court
Multijurisdictional Practice - ANSWER A lawyer may practice on a temporary basis if:
R-Reasonable Relation
A-Associate with Local lawyer
M- Mediation participant
S- Special Permission
Non Lawyer - ANSWER A lawyer must not form a partnership with non-lawyer if any of the activities
constitute the practice of law
Subordinate Lawyer - ANSWER They are protected from violations of the MPRC that is a result of a
reasonable resolution of an ARGUABLE QUESTION of professional duty by a supervisor.
Sale of Law Practice - ANSWER Entire practice or practice areas
Written notice given to each client
Fees charged to clients do not increase
, Seller ceases to engage in practice or practice area
Formation of Lawyer Client Relationship - ANSWER A person manifests an intent and the lawyer agrees
or fails to make it clear she does not wish to take on the client's case.
Decisions - ANSWER A client decides objectives: whether to settle, expenses to be incurred, and in a
criminal case, whether to take a plea, testify, or waive a jury trial
diminshed capacity - ANSWER Even if client has diminished capacity, the lawyer must try to maintain a
client-lawyer relationship as far as reasonably possible
Withdrawal - ANSWER A lawyer must withdraw if the representation results in violation of MRPC, the
lawyer's physical or mental condition materially impairs the attorney's ability, lawyer discharged by the
client
A lawyer may withdrawal for good reason, but a lawyer should give reasonable notice, refund any
advance payment, return papers, and allow client to find council
Communication - ANSWER A lawyer must keep a client informed about case
Fees - ANSWER Must be reasonable and communicated in advance.
Contingent fees require two documents: one at the beginning and one at the end of the case
Sharing Fees - ANSWER Lawyers from different firms can share a fee only if the division is proportionate
to the work done, client agrees, and total fee is reasonable
Attorney-Client Privilege - ANSWER A rule of evidence requiring that communications between a client
and his or her attorney be kept confidential, unless the client consents to disclosure.
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