Bar Exam California Professional Responsibility Flashcards

Under CA Rule 1.18, who is a 'prospective client' and what duty does a lawyer owe one even if no representation results?

When does information from a prospective client disqualify the lawyer (and the firm) from an adverse matter, and how can the firm cure it?

Under CA Rule 1.1, what mental state is required before a competence failure is disciplinable, and how does that differ from the Model Rule?

If a CA lawyer lacks sufficient skill for a matter, how may the lawyer still provide competent representation under Rule 1.1(c)?

What is the CA standard for an improper fee under Rule 1.5, and how does it differ from the ABA Model Rule?

In which two categories of matters does CA Rule 1.5(c) prohibit contingent fees?

What is the source and scope of a California lawyer's duty of confidentiality?

What is the sole exception permitting a California lawyer to reveal confidential information under Rule 1.6(b)?

What two situations trigger a current-client conflict under CA Rule 1.7, and what consent cures them?

What CA-specific conflict situations require only written DISCLOSURE (not consent) under Rule 1.7(c)?

Where must a California lawyer hold funds received for a client or third person under Rule 1.15(a)?

What is a California lawyer's IOLTA obligation under B&P Code 6211, and where does the interest go?

When MUST a California lawyer decline or withdraw from representation under Rule 1.16(a)?

Name several grounds for PERMISSIVE withdrawal under CA Rule 1.16(b).

What are a California lawyer's core candor duties to a tribunal under Rule 3.3(a)?

How does CA's Rule 3.3 candor duty interact with confidentiality, and how does this differ from the ABA Model Rule?

What does CA Rule 4.1 require of a lawyer dealing with third persons?

What is CA's no-contact rule under Rule 4.2, and who within a represented organization is off-limits?

When is a CA managerial or supervisory lawyer responsible under Rule 5.1?

Is 'I was just following orders' a defense for a California subordinate lawyer under Rule 5.2?

What is the baseline rule for a California lawyer's communications about services under Rule 7.1?

Under CA Rule 7.2, may a lawyer pay others to recommend the lawyer's services, and what identifying information must ads contain?

What are the core requirements to be admitted to practice law in California under B&P 6060?

What does CA Rule 8.1 require regarding statements in a bar application, and what is the risk of nondisclosure?