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An attorney who mixes his or her money with money belonging to a client is committing what type of ethics violation?
  1. Commingling
  2. Fee splitting
  3. Stealing
  4. Self-dealing
  5. Blending
Explanation
Answer: A. An attorney who mixes his or her money with money belonging to a client is committing the ethics violation of commingling. Commingling occurs when an attorney mixes his personal money with a client's money. The Model Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit commingling.
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