Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Attorney Lucy has handled a few commercial real estate matters during her first year of practice. She places a statement on her website declaring herself an expert in negotiating complex commercial transactions. She does not hold an accredited certification nor significant training in that area. May Lucy make this statement?
She may make this representation as long as no disciplinary complaint has been filed
She may not hold herself out as an expert without recognized credentials or extensive experience
She may declare herself an expert because she has engaged in business-related work for a year
She may call herself an expert in that area if the term is not accompanied by a formal certification endorsement
A lawyer may communicate a practice focus but should not claim to be an expert or specialist in the absence of substantial experience or a recognized credential. Describing oneself as an expert without a genuine basis or accreditation misleads clients. Other answers suggest that brief exposure or lack of discipline excuses misleading statements, which is not correct.
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