Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
While reviewing case records, Lindsey learns that a colleague in her firm intentionally withheld a court order from a client, resulting in missed filing deadlines. The colleague defends this step because of the client’s overall unresponsiveness. Does Lindsey have a reporting obligation?
No, presenting the details would disclose private information about the client’s cooperation and conflict with confidentiality rules.
Yes, the facts indicate potential dishonesty, and Lindsey is required to share these concerns unless restricted by client privilege.
Yes, because a client has the absolute right to view all pleadings.
No, this issue should be handled internally within the firm due to the client’s unresponsiveness being a mitigating factor.
Professional rules call for reporting dishonest behavior that violates a lawyer’s professional obligations. Withholding a court order without legitimate grounds damages trust and honesty, and any claim of confidentiality does not bar disclosure of misconduct of this nature. Blaming the client’s unresponsiveness does not negate a reporting duty.
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