Legal Ethics Rule 1.1: Competent Representation

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What does Rule 1.1 of legal representation require lawyers to do?

Only represent clients in areas of the law they are already familiar with

Charge clients extra fees for learning about new legal areas

Ignore legal research and writing fundamentals learned in law school

Educate themselves when taking on a representation in an unfamiliar area of law (correct)

Under Rule 1.2(a), what must a lawyer do regarding a client’s decisions?

Not comply with client’s decision to settle

Abide by client’s decisions concerning the objectives of representation (correct)

Endorse the client’s political, economic, and social views

Consult with the client on objectives and disregard their wishes

When can a lawyer limit the scope of their representation according to Rule 1.2(c)?

If the lawyer is unfamiliar with the legal matter at hand

If the client disagrees with the lawyer's strategy

When the limitation is reasonable under the circumstances and the client consents (correct)

Only when the lawyer is not willing to take on additional tasks

When can a lawyer withdraw representation under Rule 1.16?

If there is a fundamental disagreement with the client (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a lawyer prohibited from doing in terms of counseling a client according to the text?

Encouraging clients to engage in conduct they know is criminal or fraudulent (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor is NOT relevant when considering competent representation according to Rule 1.1?

Cost-effectiveness for the client (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can a lawyer provide assistance in an emergency despite lacking the necessary skill?

When the client consents to it (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome in Strickland v. Washington regarding counsel's performance?

Counsel's performance was found deficient (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should a lawyer handle a trial situation where more information is needed and there is a lead to pursue?

Motion for a continuance and then attempt to gather more information (C) Signup and view all the answers

When can a lawyer provide adequate representation in a novel field according to the text?

Through necessary study without billing the client for it (A) Signup and view all the answers

In an emergency situation where a lawyer lacks the necessary skill, according to the text, what action can the lawyer take?

Provide advice or assistance despite lacking the skill. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should a lawyer do if they are dealing with a novel field according to the text?

Conduct the necessary study but generally cannot bill the client for it. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation should a lawyer motion for a continuance according to the text?

When more information is needed and there is a lead to pursue. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard set in Strickland v. Washington regarding counsel's performance?

Performance must be reasonably competent and not deficient. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When considering competent representation under Rule 1.1, what factor is crucial regarding the lawyer's handling of legal matters?

The lawyer's preparation and thoroughness. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the lawyer's duty under Rule 1.1 when representing a client in an unfamiliar area of law?

Gather the necessary resources at the client's expense (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Rule 1.2(c), when can a lawyer limit the scope of their representation?

When the limitation is reasonable under the circumstances and the client consents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action does Rule 1.2(d) prohibit lawyers from doing?

Counseling clients on criminal or fraudulent conduct (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is a lawyer allowed to withdraw representation as per Rule 1.16?

When there is a fundamental disagreement with the client (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Rule 1.1, what exceptions allow a lawyer to provide advice in an area of law they are not familiar with?

In emergency situations and with adherence to other rules like client communication (A) Signup and view all the answers