Ontario Barrister and Solicitor Practice Exam

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What must a lawyer do to comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct when giving advice at a local retirement home?

Must obtain consent from all participants
Provide legal advice to everyone
Avoid providing legal advice to prevent phantom clients
Charge for the advice given

The correct answer is: Avoid providing legal advice to prevent phantom clients

When giving advice at a local retirement home, a lawyer must comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct. Rule 1.7 states that a lawyer must avoid conflicts of interest and refrain from representing clients if there is a significant risk of adverse affects. This means that a lawyer should avoid giving legal advice at a retirement home in order to prevent the creation of phantom clients, as this could potentially create conflicts of interest in the future. Options A, B, and D do not address this potential conflict and could therefore lead to violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct.