Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Chase consults Leah, an attorney, about a business matter. Leah offers legal advice and says she will begin preparing documents for him. The following day, Leah sends a draft for Chase’s review, even though they have not signed any agreement or exchanged a fee. What is the effect of these steps on whether a professional relationship has formed?
They do not have a professional bond unless Chase consented in writing.
They do not have a professional bond because there is no signed fee agreement.
They do not have a professional bond because no payment took place.
They have a professional bond since the attorney offered legal guidance and began drafting documents.
An attorney-client relationship can come into existence when a lawyer provides legal advice and undertakes activities on a client’s behalf. Leah took specific actions, indicating she was representing Chase and that Chase relied on her guidance. Other answers suggest that a fee agreement or payment is essential, which is not accurate under professional responsibility rules. A formal contract or payment is not required to establish the relationship.
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