Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question

Attorney Smith is representing Client A in a contract negotiation. During the negotiations, Client B, who is already represented by another attorney, sends an email directly to Attorney Smith to discuss settlement terms without involving their own counsel. According to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, what should Attorney Smith do in response?

  • Inform the opposing counsel about Client B's attempt to communicate and await further instructions.

  • Request Client B's consent to communicate directly without involving their attorney.

  • Respond directly to Client B, discussing the settlement terms as proposed.

  • Ignore the email from Client B and continue negotiations without addressing the communication.

Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Transactions and communications with persons other than clients
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