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Ethical Standards For Attorneys
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Ethical standards for attorneys include disciplinary rules, canons, and sanctions. The American Bar Association provides model rules for states. Building an ethical wall helps prevent conflicts of interest. Exceptions to attorney-client confidentiality exist, such as preventing a crime. The client holds privilege in attorney-client relationships. Accredited paralegal programs began in the 1970s.Full Conversation
For attorneys, ethical considerations are based on rules promulgated by the:
a. Legislature in each state.
b. Ethics committee in each state.
c. U.S. House of Representatives.
d. American Bar Association
For attorneys, ethical considerations are primarily based on rules promulgated by the:
d. American Bar Association.
The ABA provides model rules and guidelines which states often adopt and modify to suit their needs. If you need more detailed information about these rules or how they're applied, feel free to ask!
d. American Bar Association.
The ABA provides model rules and guidelines which states often adopt and modify to suit their needs. If you need more detailed information about these rules or how they're applied, feel free to ask!
During the process of building an “ethical wall,” what do firms typically maintain?
a.
Cross-referenced index of legal professionals
b.
Cross-referenced index of employees
c.
Cross-referenced index of parties
d.
Cross-referenced index of relatives
In the context of building an "ethical wall," firms typically maintain a:
c. Cross-referenced index of parties
This helps to prevent conflicts of interest by ensuring that information is not shared between parties that should remain separate. If you have more questions on this topic, feel free to ask!
c. Cross-referenced index of parties
This helps to prevent conflicts of interest by ensuring that information is not shared between parties that should remain separate. If you have more questions on this topic, feel free to ask!
Four of the most common ethics issues affecting legal professionals are those involving competency, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and:
a. Commitment to zealous representation.
b. Commitment to fiduciary responsibility.
c. Commitment to financial conservatism.
d. Commitment to win.
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The fourth common ethical issue affecting legal professionals, along with competency, confidentiality, and conflict of interest, is:
b. Commitment to fiduciary responsibility.
If you have more questions on legal ethics or any other legal topics, feel free to ask!
The fourth common ethical issue affecting legal professionals, along with competency, confidentiality, and conflict of interest, is:
b. Commitment to fiduciary responsibility.
If you have more questions on legal ethics or any other legal topics, feel free to ask!
Which is an attorney not specifically ethically required to use when representing a client?
a.
Basic promptness with regard to deadlines
b.
Average competence
c.
Reasonable joy
d.
Reasonable diligence
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An attorney is not specifically ethically required to use "reasonable joy" (option c) when representing a client. Unlike basic promptness, average competence, and reasonable diligence, joy is not an ethical requirement in legal representation. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
An attorney is not specifically ethically required to use "reasonable joy" (option c) when representing a client. Unlike basic promptness, average competence, and reasonable diligence, joy is not an ethical requirement in legal representation. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
"Building an ethical wall" refers to:
a. Client confidentiality.
b. Attorney competency.
c. Conflict of interest.
d. Zealous representation
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"Building an ethical wall" primarily refers to:
c. Conflict of interest.
This practice is used to prevent conflicts of interest by ensuring that sensitive information within a firm is not shared between parties that should remain separate. Let me know if you need more information!
"Building an ethical wall" primarily refers to:
c. Conflict of interest.
This practice is used to prevent conflicts of interest by ensuring that sensitive information within a firm is not shared between parties that should remain separate. Let me know if you need more information!
An exception to attorney–client confidentiality is:
a. Attorney representing a *-year-old boy tells the boy's mother than the boy has been hacking into school computers to change his grades.
b. Attorney representing a husband in divorce action alerts authorities that husband has bought a gun and intends to kill his estranged wife.
c. Attorney representing a reporter who has been jailed on contempt of court charges for refusing to reveal a source reveals the source to the courts so that his client can be released.
d. There are no exceptions to attorney–client confidentiality
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The exception to attorney–client confidentiality would be:
b. Attorney representing a husband in divorce action alerts authorities that husband has bought a gun and intends to kill his estranged wife.
This falls under the "crime-fraud" exception where an attorney may disclose information to prevent a crime. If you need more information, feel free to ask!
The exception to attorney–client confidentiality would be:
b. Attorney representing a husband in divorce action alerts authorities that husband has bought a gun and intends to kill his estranged wife.
This falls under the "crime-fraud" exception where an attorney may disclose information to prevent a crime. If you need more information, feel free to ask!
Who is the privileged party in the attorney–client relationship?
a.
Attorney
b.
Client
c.
Attorney and client
d.
Legal support staff and attorney
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In the attorney-client relationship, the privileged party is:
b. Client
The client holds the privilege, meaning communications between the client and attorney are protected and confidential. If you have more questions about legal ethics or attorney-client privileges, feel free to ask!
In the attorney-client relationship, the privileged party is:
b. Client
The client holds the privilege, meaning communications between the client and attorney are protected and confidential. If you have more questions about legal ethics or attorney-client privileges, feel free to ask!
Which of the below define ethical?
a. Principles, code of conduct, values, criteria
b. Legitimate, proper, principled, decent
c. One who is in a position of trust by another
d. None of the answers is correct.
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The definition of "ethical" generally pertains to:
a. Principles, code of conduct, values, criteria
This option encompasses the core components often associated with ethics. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
The definition of "ethical" generally pertains to:
a. Principles, code of conduct, values, criteria
This option encompasses the core components often associated with ethics. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Which of the below are important considerations for commitment to zealous representation?
a. demonstrating an ongoing interest in the matters of representation
b. making sure the client understands the typical steps in the matter of representation
c. consulting the client in advance on all matters that affect the cost or potential outcome of the case
d. all of the above
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All the options listed are important considerations for commitment to zealous representation. Therefore, the correct answer is:
d. all of the above.
If you have more questions about legal ethics or representation, feel free to ask!
All the options listed are important considerations for commitment to zealous representation. Therefore, the correct answer is:
d. all of the above.
If you have more questions about legal ethics or representation, feel free to ask!
To be eligible for the National Association of Legal Assistants exam, the individual must demonstrate a background that would establish what type of paralegal knowledge?
a.
Basic and varied
b.
Degreed
c.
Highly advanced or properly degreed
d.
Practical
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To be eligible for the National Association of Legal Assistants exam, an individual must demonstrate a background that establishes "basic and varied" paralegal knowledge (option a). This typically implies a foundational understanding across different aspects of paralegal work, rather than a specific degree or advanced specialization.
To be eligible for the National Association of Legal Assistants exam, an individual must demonstrate a background that establishes "basic and varied" paralegal knowledge (option a). This typically implies a foundational understanding across different aspects of paralegal work, rather than a specific degree or advanced specialization.
Who of the below can be considered as quasi-legal professionals?
a. CPAs
b. Licensed real estate agents
c. Paralegals
d. All of the answers are correct.
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Quasi-legal professionals often include those with some knowledge and involvement in legal matters, but who are not fully licensed attorneys. The correct answer is:
d. All of the answers are correct.
CPAs, licensed real estate agents, and paralegals can all be considered quasi-legal professionals because they engage in activities that intersect with the legal field. Let me know if you need more information!
Quasi-legal professionals often include those with some knowledge and involvement in legal matters, but who are not fully licensed attorneys. The correct answer is:
d. All of the answers are correct.
CPAs, licensed real estate agents, and paralegals can all be considered quasi-legal professionals because they engage in activities that intersect with the legal field. Let me know if you need more information!
In a fully staffed office, who oversees the management and daily operations of the law office or legal department?
a.
Paralegal
b.
Law office administrator
c.
Law clerk
d.
Senior attorney
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In a fully staffed office, the person who oversees the management and daily operations of the law office or legal department is typically the:
b. Law office administrator
In a fully staffed office, the person who oversees the management and daily operations of the law office or legal department is typically the:
b. Law office administrator
A fundamental concept supporting paralegal training and education and the profession as a whole is:
a. A paralegal should be trained to perform routine tasks to free up lawyers' time for larger issues.
b. A paralegal should understand the underlying reasons for the routine tasks he or she performs and know when the tasks are appropriate and why.
c. A paralegal should obtain training from a paralegal education program approved by the American Bar Association.
d. None of the answers is correct.
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The fundamental concept supporting paralegal training and education is:
- b. A paralegal should understand the underlying reasons for the routine tasks he or she performs and know when the tasks are appropriate and why.
This concept emphasizes the importance of comprehension and judgment in the paralegal profession.
The fundamental concept supporting paralegal training and education is:
- b. A paralegal should understand the underlying reasons for the routine tasks he or she performs and know when the tasks are appropriate and why.
This concept emphasizes the importance of comprehension and judgment in the paralegal profession.
A fundamental concept supporting paralegal training and education and the profession as a whole is:
a. A paralegal should be trained to perform routine tasks to free up lawyers' time for larger issues.
b. A paralegal should understand the underlying reasons for the routine tasks he or she performs and know when the tasks are appropriate and why.
c. A paralegal should obtain training from a paralegal education program approved by the American Bar Association.
d. None of the answers is correct.
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The fundamental concept supporting paralegal training and education is option b: A paralegal should understand the underlying reasons for the routine tasks they perform and know when the tasks are appropriate and why. This emphasizes comprehension and judgment in the profession.
The fundamental concept supporting paralegal training and education is option b: A paralegal should understand the underlying reasons for the routine tasks they perform and know when the tasks are appropriate and why. This emphasizes comprehension and judgment in the profession.
Accredited paralegal education programs were first offered in
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Accredited paralegal education programs were first offered in the United States in the 1970s. These programs aim to provide comprehensive training and education for individuals seeking to become paralegals. If you have more questions or need further details, feel free to ask!
Accredited paralegal education programs were first offered in the United States in the 1970s. These programs aim to provide comprehensive training and education for individuals seeking to become paralegals. If you have more questions or need further details, feel free to ask!
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