Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Althea is representing a retailer in complex contract renegotiations. The client wants to work toward an amicable resolution, while Althea believes a more forceful bargaining style yields greater concessions. In their agreement, the client specifies broader goals, and Althea manages strategic methods. Despite the client’s instructions to maintain a respectful dialogue, Althea demands strict terms and signals she will end negotiations if her demands are not met. Which statement describes her professional obligations?
She decides on a strategy without consulting the client further.
Negotiation tactics are the sole decision of the attorney and the client is free to obtain new counsel.
She should honor the client’s specified objectives and retain discretion over technical details.
She sets the outcome by using her best judgment despite the client’s contrary instructions.
Oversight of large-picture goals and final decisions belongs to the client. The lawyer decides tactical approaches within that scope. A lawyer should not override the client’s clearly stated wishes about critical objectives. The incorrect responses suggest that a lawyer disregards the client’s directions or imposes personal views. The correct option respects the client’s ultimate authority while recognizing a lawyer’s role in execution steps.
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