Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question

An attorney anticipated a less complex legal issue when drafting an initial fee arrangement. After deeper research, the attorney realized the matter required more work than expected. The attorney announced a higher rate in an email. The client agreed verbally but did not receive revised paperwork. Which statement best describes the attorney’s obligation regarding the new rate?

  • The attorney can rely on the client's verbal agreement for the revised rate.

  • The attorney is free to charge the new agreed upon rate.

  • The attorney is not permitted to charge a revised rate once the initial fee agreement is signed.

  • The attorney should confirm the rate change in writing, even if the client verbally agreed.

Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
The client-lawyer relationship
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