Paralegal

Category - Ethics

Under the Model Rules, a lawyer may not solicit or seek legal services work by “in-person, live telephone or real-time electronic contact” when the lawyer’s motive is financial gain, except for which of the following situations?
  1. If the person contacted is a lawyer.
  2. If the person contacted is a relative.
  3. If the person contacted is close personal friend.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the above. A lawyer may not solicit or seek legal services work by “in-person, live telephone or real-time electronic contact” when the lawyer’s motive is financial gain, except if “the person contacted (1) is a lawyer; or (2) has a family, close personal, or prior professional relationship with the lawyer.” Model Rule 7.3(a).
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