Which phrase indicates continuing obligation on the lawyer?

• A. For future filings
• B. After investigations
• C. Later advocating
• D. Immediate disclosure

Answer: (C)

Continuing obligation appears in language that signals ongoing advocacy as the case moves forward. “Later advocating” captures that persistent duty to argue the client’s position in later stages of the proceedings, not just at the outset. In professional conduct, a lawyer must persist in representing the client through all phases of the case, including appeals or subsequent hearings, which this phrase explicitly conveys.

The other phrases describe duties tied to specific times or tasks rather than ongoing representation: “for future filings” could be about upcoming tasks but doesn’t by itself emphasize ongoing advocacy; “after investigations” marks a phase rather than a continuing obligation; “immediate disclosure” focuses on the timing of a one-time disclosure rather than ongoing advocacy.