Answers to Sample Exam Questions

1:  C  [MR 1.7(a)(1) prohibits representing adverse parties even if they are adverse in different cases and the facts don't indicate that the requirements for an exception under 1.7(b) have been met]

2: C  [A is prohibited by 1.8(f)(3); B is prohibited by 1.9(a) and (c); D is prohibited by 1.6 and there are no facts stated that would trigger the MR 3.3 exceptions]

3: C   [Read the case]

4: A  [Monroe in fact did do A, in compliance with MR 3.7. He should have done B but didn't. He did not do C, but if he had done so, would have faced a serious conflict of interest problem.]