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  1. Under the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct, how long must an attorney generally retain client files after representation ends?

    Answer: 5 years

    Arkansas attorneys are generally expected to retain client files for at least 5 years after the conclusion of representation.

  2. An Arkansas attorney discovers she has a conflict of interest mid-representation. What is the FIRST required action?

    Answer: Consult the client and obtain informed consent if possible

    Upon discovering a conflict, the attorney must consult the affected client and obtain informed written consent where the conflict is consentable.

  3. Under Arkansas Rule 1.6, which disclosure of client confidential information is PERMITTED without client consent?

    Answer: To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm

    Rule 1.6 permits disclosure to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm as a recognized exception to confidentiality.

  4. An Arkansas lawyer representing a client in litigation learns the client plans to present false testimony. What must the lawyer do?

    Answer: Counsel the client against it and, if refused, take remedial measures up to disclosure to the tribunal

    Rule 3.3 requires the lawyer to counsel the client against false testimony and, if necessary, take remedial measures including disclosure to the tribunal.

  5. Under Arkansas Rule 1.15, client funds must be kept in which type of account?

    Answer: A trust or IOLTA account separate from the attorney's own funds

    Rule 1.15 requires client funds to be held in a trust or IOLTA account completely separate from the lawyer's personal or business funds.

  6. Which body administers attorney discipline in Arkansas?

    Answer: The Supreme Court of Arkansas through the Office of Professional Conduct

    Attorney discipline in Arkansas is administered by the Supreme Court of Arkansas through its Office of Professional Conduct.