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Legal Ethics for Lawyers

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What is one of the duties of a lawyer as mentioned in the text?

To ignore the client's request for information

To delay responding to the client's requests

To inform the client if their claim or defence seems hopeless (correct)

To prioritize his own interests over the client's

What could negligence in handling a client's affairs lead to?

Positive feedback from the client

Increased trust from the client

Improved client relationships

Potential professional misconduct (correct)

In what situation can a lawyer refuse to participate in certain conduct as per the text?

When the lawyer believes it to be unlawful (correct)

When it aligns with the client's wishes

When there is no ethical dilemma involved

When the conduct is supported by an argument for legality

What should a lawyer do if they are not competent to handle a legal matter?

Associate with a competent lawyer or decline the case Signup and view all the answers

When should a lawyer disclose all circumstances of their relations with parties to the client?

At the time of the retainer Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can a lawyer acquire a proprietary interest in the subject matter of litigation?

Through a lien to secure fees or a contingent fee contract with the client Signup and view all the answers

What action is a lawyer prohibited from doing?

Knowingly using false evidence Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario should a lawyer reveal a client's fraud to the affected person or tribunal?

When the client refuses to rectify the fraud Signup and view all the answers

What does a lawyer need to do upon receiving information that the client has committed a fraud?

Call on the client to rectify the fraud Signup and view all the answers

When should a lawyer assert his personal belief in the integrity of his client or witnesses?

Never, as it is not allowed Signup and view all the answers