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26. Attorney calls Opposing Counsel on the phone to discuss…
26. Attorney calls Opposing Counsel on the phone to discuss settlement. It quickly becomes clear that Opposing Counsel has no idea about the controlling precedent in this area of law, knowledge of which without question would be necessary for arguments in favor of Opposing Counsel’s client. Attorney tries to press Opposing Counsel to settle on terms beneficial to Attorney’s client because Attorney knows that they have a court hearing before a judge tomorrow to discuss the matter. Attorney is unable to force a settlement that night. The next day, Attorney and Opposing Counsel appear in court and it becomes clear that the judge is not tracking the controlling precedent either. Attorney decides to not say anything and the judge is able to talk Attorney and Opposing Counsel into a settlement.Which of the following correctly states the attorney’s professional responsibility?
26. Attorney calls Opposing Counsel on the phone to discuss…
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26. Attоrney cаlls Oppоsing Cоunsel on the phone to discuss settlement. It quickly becomes cleаr thаt Opposing Counsel has no idea about the controlling precedent in this area of law, knowledge of which without question would be necessary for arguments in favor of Opposing Counsel's client. Attorney tries to press Opposing Counsel to settle on terms beneficial to Attorney's client because Attorney knows that they have a court hearing before a judge tomorrow to discuss the matter. Attorney is unable to force a settlement that night. The next day, Attorney and Opposing Counsel appear in court and it becomes clear that the judge is not tracking the controlling precedent either. Attorney decides to not say anything and the judge is able to talk Attorney and Opposing Counsel into a settlement.Which of the following correctly states the attorney’s professional responsibility?