3. Pop is among the wealthiest men in New York society. When…
3. Pop is among the wealthiest men in New York society. When his son was arrested for selling illegal drugs to his prep school classmates, Pop sought the legal services of the prestigious old firm of Dewey, Cheatem & Howe (“Dewey”). The Dewey firm practices almost nothing but securities and banking law. For which of the following reasons may the Dewey firm decline employment in the case? I. That Pop is not among the firm’s regular clients. II. That the firm is not experienced in criminal litigation. III. That Pop can obtain better service at lower fees from lawyers with more experience in criminal litigation. IV. That the firm does not want to take time away from its regular work for a matter such as this one.