A lawyer need not comply with a client's request that the lawyer:

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It is against the lawyer's ethical duties to file or continue with a groundless lawsuit, therefore a lawyer is not required to comply with a client's request to commence a groundless lawsuit.

Answer: B, D 
 A lawyer is required to assert a claim to the best of their abilities if it is supported by law and fact, therefore a lawyer need not comply with a client's request to not assert a claim. Similarly, a lawyer must adhere to court procedures and the client's best interests, which may require continued litigation, therefore a lawyer need not comply with a client's request to dismiss a lawsuit.

Answer: C is incorrect because a lawyer must comply with a client's request to settle a lawsuit if it is within the client's best interests and supported by law and fact.

A Lawyer Need Not Comply with a Client's Request That