Certified Legal Professional (CLP) Practice Exam

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What should Lawyer Lyle do regarding representing Chris Client in an antitrust case?

  1. Lawyer Lyle must decline to represent Chris Client because he is not competent in antitrust cases

  2. Lawyer Lyle may refer the case to Attorney Alice and Attorney Alice may share the fee with Lawyer Lyle, even if Lawyer Lyle does no work and even if Chris Client is not consulted

  3. If Lawyer Lyle refers the case to Attorney Alice, he can only share in the fee if Lawyer Lyle does some work; Lawyer Lyle's fee must be in proportion to the work done

  4. None of the above answers is correct

The correct answer is: None of the above answers is correct

Lawyer Lyle should carefully consider his ethical obligations and professional responsibilities when dealing with Chris Client's antitrust case. The correct approach is for Lyle to analyze how referral arrangements work within the framework of legal ethics and professional conduct codes. If Lyle is not competent in antitrust law, he has an ethical obligation to seek assistance, either by referring the case to an attorney who is more qualified or by ensuring he gains the necessary knowledge to competently represent Chris Client. However, simply referring the case does not allow him to share fees without meeting certain conditions. When it comes to fee-sharing arrangements, the rules often stipulate that the referring lawyer must have some level of involvement in the case to ethically participate in fee-sharing. Typically, this involves assisting in aspects of the case, thus ensuring that the fee is justified by the work performed. A mere referral without follow-up action does not meet professional guidelines, which is why options stating that Lyle could share fees without any involvement or without consulting Chris Client are not aligned with standard legal practice. In conclusion, referring to none of the options as correct aligns with the fact that there are specific rules governing how lawyers can share fees and the obligations they have regarding competency and client involvement. The need for

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