An attorney represented a man in a car case set for a jury trial. After the list of potential jurors was made available, the attorney hired a private investigator to interview potential jurors and their families about past experiences related to the subject matter of the action. Is the attorney subject to discipline?

An attorney represented a man in a car case set for a jury trial. After the list of potential jurors was made available, the attorney hired a private investigator to interview potential jurors and their families about past experiences related to the subject matter of the action. Is the attorney subject to discipline?

• A. No, because interviewing jurors before trial is allowed.
• B. Yes, because the attorney could not direct such contact with jurors.
• C. Yes, because the investigator, at the attorney's direction, communicated with potential jurors prior to trial.
• D. No, because juror contacting is always unethical.

Answer: (C)