KS Bar Professional Responsibility and Ethics 2

Question 1

An attorney learns during representation that her client is about to commit perjury at trial. Under the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct, what must the attorney do?

Accepted Answer

Remonstrate with the client and, if unsuccessful, disclose the false testimony to the tribunal

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Withdraw immediately without explanation

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Continue representation and allow the client to testify

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Notify opposing counsel but not the court

Question 2

Under Kansas ethics rules, which of the following best describes when a lawyer may reveal confidential client information without consent?

Accepted Answer

To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm

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Whenever the attorney believes disclosure serves the public interest

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Only when required by a court order or subpoena

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When the client has paid all outstanding fees

Question 3

A Kansas lawyer serves on a bar association committee that drafts legal standards affecting a client's industry. This situation most likely creates which type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A positional conflict that must be disclosed and evaluated under KRPC 1.7

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A per se disqualifying conflict requiring immediate withdrawal

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No conflict because bar service is pro bono

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A conflict only if the client objects

Question 4

Under KRPC 1.15, a Kansas attorney receives a settlement check payable to both the attorney and the client. The proper handling is to:

Accepted Answer

Deposit it into the trust account, promptly notify the client, and disburse the client's share

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Deposit the full amount into the operating account until the fee dispute is resolved

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Cash the check and hold the client's portion in a safe

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Endorse the check to the client without depositing it

Question 5

A lawyer's fee agreement states that unearned retainer funds are nonrefundable. Under Kansas ethics rules, this provision is:

Accepted Answer

Unenforceable if the fee would be unreasonable under KRPC 1.5

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Fully enforceable if signed by the client

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Valid only for contingency fee arrangements

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Permissible for fees over $10,000

Question 6

Which statement about Kansas lawyer advertising rules is correct?

Accepted Answer

Advertising must not be false or misleading

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Television advertising by attorneys is prohibited

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An attorney may not use a trade name for a law firm

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Attorneys may not advertise in social media

Question 7

Under KRPC 5.5, a lawyer admitted in Missouri who is not admitted in Kansas may practice in Kansas:

Accepted Answer

Temporarily for matters arising out of or reasonably related to the lawyer's home state practice

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Indefinitely if the client's matter involves federal law

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Only if associated with a Kansas-licensed attorney on the matter

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Never without Kansas bar admission