Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Patricia, an associate at a legal organization, discovers that her supervisor affixed a client’s name to an agreement without the client’s knowledge. Which choice best reflects Patricia’s responsibility in this circumstance?
She addresses the issue with the disciplinary agency since the act suggests a serious breach of standards
She opts not to pursue any remedy if her supervisor holds a senior rank
She disregards the situation because her involvement is restricted in this matter
She advises the client to investigate instead of involving any professional regulator
When a colleague’s actions appear to reflect a meaningful ethical concern, a lawyer has a responsibility to engage the oversight authority tasked with regulating professional standards. Refusing to act based on seniority, suggesting the client should take action alone, or withholding a response because of one’s role in the matter are not recognized exceptions to this obligation.
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