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Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question

A lawyer represents a client who demands that the lawyer file a lawsuit against a former business associate. The lawyer’s investigation suggests that the case lacks factual support. The client states that the law is never certain and wants to file the suit to encourage a settlement. Is the lawyer permitted to file the lawsuit?

  • No, the lawyer should not bring a claim that the lawyer believes is unfounded

  • Yes, a lawyer must file the lawsuit if the client strongly insists on that course of action

  • No, because it is clear this client is acting irrationally

  • Yes, because the client wants to pursue the lawsuit based on the client’s strategic considerations in settlement negotiations

Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Litigation and other forms of advocacy
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