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Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question

During a neighborhood cookout, a homeowner approached a lawyer and stated a desire to hire the lawyer for a personal dispute. The lawyer responded with a general willingness to talk later and asked the homeowner to call the office to schedule a formal appointment and sign an agreement. The homeowner did not follow up, and the dispute escalated into a lawsuit. The homeowner now asserts that she was formally represented by the lawyer. Which statement best describes whether a client-lawyer relationship was formed?

  • There was no agreement or clear acceptance of services, so the relationship did not begin

  • The neighbor's comments created an obligation for the lawyer because an intent to retain was stated

  • The neighbor's casual statement and the lawyer's reply formed a binding arrangement

  • The lawyer's suggestion to call the office confirmed a formal relationship was in place

Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
The client-lawyer relationship
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