Which of the following would be an unethical action by an attorney at law?
A)offering legal services through prepaid insurance
B)agreeing to be paid contingent on the client's recovery of damages in a defamation action
C)receiving payment from another attorney solely in exchange for the referral of clients
D)receiving a fee from a client that is determined to be below the amount required by the federal minimum wage law

Question

Which of the following would be an unethical action by an attorney at law?
A)offering legal services through prepaid insurance
B)agreeing to be paid contingent on the client's recovery of damages in a defamation action
C)receiving payment from another attorney solely in exchange for the referral of clients
D)receiving a fee from a client that is determined to be below the amount required by the federal minimum wage law

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Receiving payment from another attorney solely in exchange for the referral of clients is considered unethical because it can compromise the attorney's judgment and the client's best interest, potentially violating rules against fee splitting and conflicts of interest.

Which of the Following Would Be an Unethical Action by an Attorney