Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
A lawyer has been suspended from practicing law in State A for six months due to professional misconduct. During the suspension, the lawyer seeks admission to practice in State B, where they have never been disciplined. Which of the following restrictions most accurately applies to the lawyer's right to practice in State B?
The lawyer must disclose the suspension from State A when applying for admission to practice in State B.
The lawyer is restricted from practicing in other states while suspended in State A.
The lawyer is allowed to practice in State B after the suspension period in State A has ended.
The lawyer is required to practice in State B with certain restrictions since the suspension in State A does not automatically apply.
The correct answer requires the lawyer to disclose previous disciplinary actions when applying for admission to a new jurisdiction. This transparency allows State B to assess the lawyer's fitness to practice law. The other options either incorrectly state the extent of restrictions or suggest actions that do not align with standard regulatory practices.
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