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An attorney who violates the ethics rule proscribing self-dealing has:
  1. Provided effective assistance of counsel to his or her client.
  2. Failed to provide effective assistance of counsel.
  3. Acted in his or her own best interest rather than in the best interest of the client.
  4. Commingled his or her own money with the client's money.
  5. Paid a referral fee to someone who is not an attorney.
Explanation
Answer: C. An attorney who violates the ethics rule proscribing self-dealing has acted in his or her own best interest rather than in the best interest of the client. Self-dealing is a conflict of interest. It is prohibited by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.
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