Paralegal

Category - Ethics

Under the Model Rules, a lawyer may not pay for a recommendation of the lawyer’s services, except for which of the following?
  1. A recommendation provided by another lawyer.
  2. By reducing a client’s bill in return for the recommendation.
  3. By paying usual charges for a non-profit referral service or a legal service plan.
  4. None of the above.
Explanation
Answer: C - By paying the usual charges for a non-profit referral service or a legal service plan. “A lawyer shall not give anything of value to a person for recommending the lawyer’s services except that a lawyer may . . . pay the usual charges of a legal service plan or a not-for-profit or qualified lawyer referral service.” Model Rule 7.2(b)(2).
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