Exam 2: Ethics in a Family Law Practice

Ralph Adams runs a brief radio ad. The ad says that he has "10 years of extensive experience" and that he is a "divorce attorney." Although Ralph has been a bond attorney for 10 years, he has never had a divorce client because he is just starting his family law practice. The ad does not say this.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -an opposing goal or claim

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -information hidden within a document

Paralegals can set fees only if the quoted fees are accurate and not deceptive.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -mixing together

Robert Smith is a member of a photo-sharing online site. His photos can be viewed only when he grants the request of someone who wants to "follow" him. Kelly is an attorney. She sends a "follow" request to Robert. She identifies herself as an attorney who represents Mary Smith in her divorce action against Robert. Robert is represented by Zackery Jackson, Esq.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -limited-scope representation

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -an employer is responsible for the conduct of an employee

When you data, you convert the data into a code that renders it incomprehensible until it is reconverted to a readable format by an authorized recipient.

Irene is a paralegal at the office of Owens & Owens. One of the clients of the office is Xavier, who is suing his ex-wife, Rita, for violation of their separation agreement. Irene goes to Rita's Facebook page and requests to be friended. In her request, she says that Irene and Rita went to the same high school, which is true. Irene does not tell Rita that she works for her ex-husband's attorney and that she is trying to find any online information that might Help his case against her.

There cannot be a conflict of interest if the client is not actually harmed by what the attorney does.

Representing more than one side in a legal matter or controversy is called representation.

Even though a paralegal cannot be disciplined by the bar association, the paralegal can cause an imputed disqualification of a law firm.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -not using the skills commonly applied by attorneys

When is a Chinese Wall needed?

A client's case is if the attorney has a reasonable basis to believe that the client's claim or defense will succeed.

A letter of nonengagement helps avoid a misunderstanding on whether a law office has agreed to represent a particular client.

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below. -further training after finishing formal training

Ethical competence is using the knowledge and skill that all licensed attorneys use in their practice.

Twenty-five percent of all grievances filed against attorneys involve family law cases.