Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Lorraine, a lawyer, assists her client in selling an office building. During discussions, the prospective buyer asks about structural stability. Lorraine knows the building has several areas with water infiltration concealed by recent work. She assures the buyer the structure is sound. Which answer best describes how the rules apply to Lorraine’s statement?
Lorraine’s statement is justified to protect her client’s position if the defects are not apparent to the prospective buyer.
Lorraine’s statement conflicts with her duty to not mislead others about a serious structural problem.
Lorraine acts within her responsibilities since she is not obligated to volunteer information that the buyer does not request.
Lorraine's statement is sufficiently vague to not implicate any ethical concerns..
A lawyer must not mislead third persons about material facts. Lorraine provides a misleading statement that conceals a known problem with the building. The correct answer recognizes that she violates her duty by delivering inaccurate information. The incorrect answers suggest a lawyer can withhold critical details or misrepresent significant issues.
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Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Transactions and communications with persons other than clients