According to the text, a good rule of thumb to follow regarding client confidentiality is that:
a. A client must be able to confide in her attorney
b. A lawyer may not reveal information relating to the representation of a client
c. Paralegals should regard all information about a client or client's case as
confidential
d. Only clients' secrets and confidences may not be revealed
Q. 2The ABA Model Rules state which of the following regarding the ethical rule of confidentiality?
a. Only client's secrets and confidences must be kept confidential
b. Paralegals should regard all information about a client as confidential
c. A lawyer may not reveal information relating to representation of a client
d. None of these choices are correct
Q. 3A client must be able to confide in his or her attorney so that the attorney can best represent the client's interests. This is the:
a. Rule of client confidentiality
b. Exception to the rule of client confidentiality
c. Rationale for the rule of client confidentiality
d. Rule of client confidentiality and exception to the rule of client confidentiality
Q. 4Routine paralegal tasks, such as drafting and filing a motion and brief with the court, would involve which of the following ethical responsibilities?
a. The duty of confidentiality
b. The duty of competence
c. The attorney's duty of adequate supervision
d. All of these choices are correct
Q. 5The legal consequences of violating legal ethical rules include:
a. An unhappy client
b. An unhappy supervising attorney
c. Exposure of attorneys and paralegals to legal liability
d. An unhappy judge
Q. 6Paralegal Samantha discusses confidential client information over the telephone in a reception area where several other clients can hear her. As a result, the client files a grievance with the state bar association and Samantha's supervising attorney is
is disciplined by the state bar. Samantha has breached the rule regarding
client confidentiality. What other ethical rule is involved in this situation?
a. Competence
b. Communication with clients
c. Conflicts of interest
d. Responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistants
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