Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Attorney Lee has been invited to represent a client in a complex intellectual property dispute. While Lee has experience in general litigation, he has no background in intellectual property law. What should Attorney Lee do to comply with professional competence standards before accepting the representation?
Delegate the intellectual property issues to a junior attorney without additional support.
Accept the case and handle the intellectual property aspects as they arise.
Consult with a specialist in intellectual property law before deciding whether to take on the case.
Seek additional training in intellectual property law while representing the client.
Consulting with or referring to a specialist in intellectual property law ensures that Attorney Lee can provide competent representation, either by collaborating with someone who has the necessary expertise or by referring the client to a more qualified attorney.
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Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Competence, legal malpractice, and other civil liability