Jim Cassidy was a new paralegal at a small litigation firm. He ...

[sheilaspns]

Jim Cassidy was a new paralegal at a small litigation firm. He was unfamiliar with the computer system used to record important deadlines. Jim's supervising attorney, Jack Parsons, over an hour in detail about her case. However, the following week Jane called Jack and told him she had decided to hire a different attorney to handle the matter. Bob Schnagle called Jack to make an appointment to discuss the dispute and possible representation. Can Jack accept the case on behalf of Bob? Explain your reasoning based on the relevant ethical rules.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

You are cite checking authorities and find a word or phrase that you do know. What should you do?
 
  A) guess
  B) make an assumption
  C) look up the definition
  D) ask the supervising attorney

[kxciann]

Answer to Question 1

When Jane came to discuss the case with Jack, an implied attorney-client relationship was formed, even though she was only a prospective client. She divulged confidential information to Jack for the purpose of retaining him. Because Jack now possesses this confidential information, he cannot represent Bob because a conflict of interest would result.

Answer to Question 2

C

[sheilaspns]

Great answer, keep it coming

[amandalm]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it