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Model Rules of Prof’l Conduct r. 6.1 (Am. Bar Ass'n 2016).
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1What are pro bono publico legal services?
What are pro bono publico legal services?2Under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), should a lawyer aspire to spend 50 hours per year rendering pro bono legal services?
Under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), should a lawyer aspire to spend 50 hours per year rendering pro bono legal services?3Should a lawyer provide the substantial majority of her annual pro bono services by serving, without a fee or expectation of a fee, either individu...
Should a lawyer provide the substantial majority of her annual pro bono services by serving, without a fee or expectation of a fee, either individuals of limited means or organizations that serve those individuals?4If a lawyer is awarded statutory attorney’s fees in connection with pro bono litigation, does the lawyer’s work nonetheless qualify as pro bono work?
If a lawyer is awarded statutory attorney’s fees in connection with pro bono litigation, does the lawyer’s work nonetheless qualify as pro bono work?5While providing a substantial majority of his pro bono services to individuals of limited means or related organizations, should a lawyer provide a...
While providing a substantial majority of his pro bono services to individuals of limited means or related organizations, should a lawyer provide any additional pro bono services to religious, civic, or charitable groups; to individuals of limited means based on a reduced fee; or to activities or organizations dedicated to improving the legal system?6If a lawyer is unable to contribute pro bono services for a period of time, may the lawyer satisfy his pro bono responsibilities by making monetary...
If a lawyer is unable to contribute pro bono services for a period of time, may the lawyer satisfy his pro bono responsibilities by making monetary donations to organizations that provide legal services to individuals of limited means?7In addition to providing annual pro bono services, should a lawyer contribute financially to organizations that provide legal services to individua...
In addition to providing annual pro bono services, should a lawyer contribute financially to organizations that provide legal services to individuals of limited means?8Under the MRPC, is a lawyer subject to professional discipline for failing to fulfill her responsibility to provide pro bono services?
Under the MRPC, is a lawyer subject to professional discipline for failing to fulfill her responsibility to provide pro bono services?9Is a client-lawyer relationship formed if a court appoints a lawyer to represent a client?
Is a client-lawyer relationship formed if a court appoints a lawyer to represent a client?10In general, may a lawyer decline or otherwise avoid a court-appointed representation without good cause for being excused?
In general, may a lawyer decline or otherwise avoid a court-appointed representation without good cause for being excused?11An activist painted graffiti on some downtown buildings to protest the city’s decision to put fluoride in the water system. The activist was arrest...
An activist painted graffiti on some downtown buildings to protest the city’s decision to put fluoride in the water system. The activist was arrested. The activist was indigent, and the local court appointed a lawyer to represent the activist pro bono. The lawyer believed strongly in the benefits of fluoridated water and viewed the activist as an eccentric person whose protests posed a danger to public health. Nevertheless, the lawyer knew that despite his own opinions about the matter, he could provide a competent defense to the activist.Must the lawyer accept the appointment?12What is a legal-services organization?
What is a legal-services organization?13May a lawyer simultaneously practice law in a law firm and serve as a director, officer, or member of a legal-services organization, even if the or...
May a lawyer simultaneously practice law in a law firm and serve as a director, officer, or member of a legal-services organization, even if the organization serves persons whose interests are adverse to the lawyer’s clients?14A lawyer served on the board of a legal-services organization that represented indigent clients. In private practice at her law firm, the lawyer re...
A lawyer served on the board of a legal-services organization that represented indigent clients. In private practice at her law firm, the lawyer regularly represented a city. The legal-services organization was considering suing the city for failing to provide enough warming stations for homeless residents. At a board meeting, the lawyer strongly objected to the suggestion that the legal-services organization should file suit against the city on behalf of its homeless residents.Has the lawyer engaged in professional misconduct?15If a lawyer is a director, officer, or member of a legal-services organization, does the lawyer automatically have a client-lawyer relationship wit...
If a lawyer is a director, officer, or member of a legal-services organization, does the lawyer automatically have a client-lawyer relationship with the individuals whom the organization serves?16If a lawyer participates in a nonprofit or court-sponsored program that renders short-term, limited legal services to clients without the expectati...
If a lawyer participates in a nonprofit or court-sponsored program that renders short-term, limited legal services to clients without the expectation of ongoing representation, is the lawyer subject to the normal rules governing conflicts of interest?17If a lawyer participates in a nonprofit or court-sponsored program that renders short-term, limited legal services to clients without the expectati...
If a lawyer participates in a nonprofit or court-sponsored program that renders short-term, limited legal services to clients without the expectation of ongoing representation, will the lawyer’s representation of the client trigger the conflict-of-interest rules regarding other lawyers within a law firm?18If a lawyer serves as a director, officer, or member of an organization that seeks to reform the law or the administration of the law, does the law...
If a lawyer serves as a director, officer, or member of an organization that seeks to reform the law or the administration of the law, does the lawyer have a client-lawyer relationship with the organization?19May a lawyer serve as a director, officer, or member of an organization that seeks to reform the law or the administration of the law, even if the ...
May a lawyer serve as a director, officer, or member of an organization that seeks to reform the law or the administration of the law, even if the organization’s work might affect the interests of the lawyer’s clients?20What limitations do the MRPC place on a lawyer’s statements regarding the qualifications or integrity of a judge, adjudicatory officer, public lega...
What limitations do the MRPC place on a lawyer’s statements regarding the qualifications or integrity of a judge, adjudicatory officer, public legal officer, or a candidate for election or appointment to judicial or legal office?21May a lawyer or law firm accept a government legal engagement or an appointment by a judge if the lawyer or law firm has made or solicited politica...
May a lawyer or law firm accept a government legal engagement or an appointment by a judge if the lawyer or law firm has made or solicited political contributions for the purpose of obtaining that type of engagement or appointment?22For purposes of the rule against accepting engagements or appointments in connection with political contributions, do uncompensated services qualif...
For purposes of the rule against accepting engagements or appointments in connection with political contributions, do uncompensated services qualify as contributions?23For purposes of the rule against accepting engagements or appointments in connection with political contributions, must a lawyer or law firm reject...
For purposes of the rule against accepting engagements or appointments in connection with political contributions, must a lawyer or law firm reject every type of engagement or appointment by a judge?24May a lawyer state or imply that the lawyer has the ability to influence a government agency or official to achieve results through illegal or unet...
May a lawyer state or imply that the lawyer has the ability to influence a government agency or official to achieve results through illegal or unethical means?25A lawyer was seeking to be hired by a real-estate developer who was attempting to obtain permits from the city council to build a downtown highrise...
A lawyer was seeking to be hired by a real-estate developer who was attempting to obtain permits from the city council to build a downtown highrise. The lawyer told the developer that he had previously represented a member of the city council who would be voting on the permits. The lawyer explained that he “knew some secrets” about the councilmember and said that the councilmember would therefore be “open to suggestions” from the lawyer. The developer then hired the lawyer to represent him in the permitting process.Has the lawyer committed professional misconduct?26May a lawyer knowingly assist a judge or other judicial officer in violating the law or the rules of judicial conduct?
May a lawyer knowingly assist a judge or other judicial officer in violating the law or the rules of judicial conduct?