Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
An attorney is asked to represent two people in a joint lawsuit. Each hopes to resolve it differently, creating a possible conflict. Which approach is most appropriate under professional standards?
Decide whether to represent them, keeping in mind their different settlement priorities
Proceed and inform both clients about generalized conflicts, continuing the joint representation
Obtain each client’s written consent after explaining their options and assess whether dual representation is feasible
Encourage one party to adopt the other’s settlement preference so that disagreements do not arise
An attorney may represent more than one client in a single matter by ensuring that each client is fully informed about possible conflicts and consenting in writing, as long as the lawyer is confident about providing competent representation to both. The other suggested courses of action do not address the ethical need to give each client a clear understanding of the conflict or fail to secure proper consent.
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