Mpre exam 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MPRE Exam 4.

MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS What is the definition of competent representation? - Answer-It means that the lawyer must use knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary to meet the clients needs. what are the factors in assessing a lawyer's knowledge and skill? - Answer-The complexity and nature of the matter, the lawyer's training and experience int eh relevant area, the amount of prep the lawyer can give, and the lawyer's ability to consult with...

MPRE STUDY GUIDE ASSESSMET EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Difference between professional discipline and Malpractice - Answer-Pro Discipline- a penalty imposed by the state disciplinary authority for violating the MPRC Malpractice- civil liability for damages to compensate a client for injury caused for a lawyer What are malpractice theories? - Answer-(1) Breach of Contract (2) Breach of Fiduciary Duty (3) Intentional Tort (4) negligence (duty, breach, causation, and damages) ...

MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST Business Transactions with Clients - Answer-1. Transaction must be fair and reasonable to client 2. Lawyer must disclose all terms to client in writing, in a way the client understands 3. Lawyer must advise client in writing to get independent counsel 4. Client must give informed consent in a signed writing Exceptions to when client must give informed consent in a signed writing for business transactions - Answer-a. an ordinary fee agre...

MPRE 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Types of retainers - Answer-1) Advance of fees - belongs to client and goes into trust account and is transferred to operating account once earned; and any unearned portion must be returned if laywer is fired or withdraws. 2) Availability - Belongs to attorney and goes into lawyer's accoun Advertising - Answer-Cannot be false or misleading - applies to ads, personal communication, office signs, cards, letters, emails, etc. Any communica...

MPRE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2024 (ASSORTED CHAPTERS) QUESTIONS & ALL CORRECT SOLUTONS Sample Question & Answer: Exceptions to ethical duty of confidentiality - Answer - 1) Client's informed consent and implied authority; 2) dispute concerning attorney's conduct; 3) disclosure to obtain legal ethics advice; 4) disclosure required by law or court order; 5) to prevent death or substantial bodily harm (note this is within the lawyer's discretion); 6) to prevent or mitigate substantial financial...

BarBri - MPRE CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - ANSWER- No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ANSWER- ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - ANSWER- 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reprova...

MPRE RULES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Rule 6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs - Answer-(a) A lawyer who, under the auspices of a program sponsored by a nonprofit organization or court, provides short-term limited legal services to a client without expectation by either lawyer or client that lawyer will provide continuing representation in the matter: (1) is subject to Rules 1.7 and 1.9(a) only if the lawyer knows representation of the client involves a conflict o...

BarBri - MPRE CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - ANSWER- No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ANSWER- ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - ANSWER- 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reprova...