Question 1

What term can be used to describe someone who understands the role of a lawyer,when and how to retain one,and how to manage the lawyer-client relationship?

Accepted Answer

a sophisticated client

Question 2

Contingency fee agreements

Accepted Answer

A)  are typically used for real estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations. 
B)  are not subject to any restrictions. 
C)  are synonymous with retainer agreements. 
D)  may result in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file. 
E)  must be prepared for all lawyer-client relationships. 
A)  are typically used for real estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations. 
B)  are not subject to any restrictions. 
C)  are synonymous with retainer agreements. 
D)  may result in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file. 
E)  must be prepared for all lawyer-client relationships. D

Question 3

Typically,lawyers bill on the basis of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A fixed fee, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee. 
B)  A fixed fee, a pro rata distribution, or a contingency fee. 
C)  A stipend, a pro rate distribution, or an hourly rate. 
D)  A stipend, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee. 
E)  A fixed fee, a stipend, or a pro rata distribution. 
A)  A fixed fee, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee. 
B)  A fixed fee, a pro rata distribution, or a contingency fee. 
C)  A stipend, a pro rate distribution, or an hourly rate. 
D)  A stipend, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee. 
E)  A fixed fee, a stipend, or a pro rata distribution. A

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before commencing work on a matter, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid. 
B)  Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases. 
C)  A retainer is deposited into a trust account, to the credit of the client. 
D)  The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account. 
E)  A retainer helps ensure that a lawyer will be paid for his or her legal services. 
A)  Before commencing work on a matter, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid. 
B)  Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases. 
C)  A retainer is deposited into a trust account, to the credit of the client. 
D)  The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account. 
E)  A retainer helps ensure that a lawyer will be paid for his or her legal services.

Question 5

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Is it more cost-effective to hire a senior lawyer with a high hourly rate,or a junior lawyer with a low hourly rate? Explain.

Accepted Answer

It depends.For example,if the

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relationship with your lawyer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawyer will know and understand you and your business. 
B)  The lawyer will be able to provide legal advice more efficiently, thereby reducing your legal costs. 
C)  The lawyer will be able to customize his or her legal advice, so it will be even more useful to you. 
D)  The lawyer will automatically track your business activities, so that he or she can provide constant advice and guidance. 
E)  The lawyer will view you as her client, giving you and your requests priority. 
A)  The lawyer will know and understand you and your business. 
B)  The lawyer will be able to provide legal advice more efficiently, thereby reducing your legal costs. 
C)  The lawyer will be able to customize his or her legal advice, so it will be even more useful to you. 
D)  The lawyer will automatically track your business activities, so that he or she can provide constant advice and guidance. 
E)  The lawyer will view you as her client, giving you and your requests priority.

Question 8

Explain,using examples,what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

Accepted Answer

Here students are expected to provide a

Question 9

For lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct,what penalties might they face?

Accepted Answer

a reprimand,fine,sus

Question 10

Do businesspeople make good ethical choices? Explain,providing examples.

Accepted Answer

Explain your answer,providing examples.H

Question 11

Raman is a sophisticated client.This means that she

Accepted Answer

A)  understands how to manage a lawyer-client relationship. 
B)  has a law degree. 
C)  is a small business owner. 
D)  manages her legal affairs without assistance from a lawyer. 
E)  will probably never find herself in a situation necessitating legal advice. 
A)  understands how to manage a lawyer-client relationship. 
B)  has a law degree. 
C)  is a small business owner. 
D)  manages her legal affairs without assistance from a lawyer. 
E)  will probably never find herself in a situation necessitating legal advice.

Question 12

Becoming a sophisticated client will

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that a businessperson never needs a lawyer. 
B)  help a businessperson manage her legal affairs more efficiently and effectively. 
C)  result in a businessperson developing a bias against lawyers. 
D)  relieve a businessperson from having to conduct legal research. 
E)  protect a businessperson from needing legal advice. 
A)  ensure that a businessperson never needs a lawyer. 
B)  help a businessperson manage her legal affairs more efficiently and effectively. 
C)  result in a businessperson developing a bias against lawyers. 
D)  relieve a businessperson from having to conduct legal research. 
E)  protect a businessperson from needing legal advice.

Question 13

A sophisticated client never conducts legal research on his or her own,but always seeks advice from a lawyer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the six core values identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

Accepted Answer

trustworthiness,resp

Question 15

When should a client ideally first discuss the issue of fees with a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

During the

Question 16

A code of professional conduct is needed because the vast majority of lawyers are unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Canadian Bar Association is

Accepted Answer

A)  the national society for legal aid services. 
B)  a professional organization that represents judges and lawyers. 
C)  focused on enhancing public safety in the liquor distribution industry. 
D)  an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts. 
E)  a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession. 
A)  the national society for legal aid services. 
B)  a professional organization that represents judges and lawyers. 
C)  focused on enhancing public safety in the liquor distribution industry. 
D)  an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts. 
E)  a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession.

Question 18

What can you do if you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer?

Accepted Answer

You may be able to participate

Question 19

What format must a code of business conduct take?

Accepted Answer

There is n

Question 20

The BC Legal Services Society may pay for a lawyer for a low-income client if the client has a legal problem involving any of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal charges. 
B)  mental health or prison issues. 
C)  commercial litigation. 
D)  serious family problems. 
E)  immigration problems. 
A)  criminal charges. 
B)  mental health or prison issues. 
C)  commercial litigation. 
D)  serious family problems. 
E)  immigration problems.

What term can be used to describe someone who understands the role of a lawyer,when and how to retain one,and how to manage the lawyer-client relationship?

Contingency fee agreements

Typically,lawyers bill on the basis of which of the following?

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Is it more cost-effective to hire a senior lawyer with a high hourly rate,or a junior lawyer with a low hourly rate? Explain.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relationship with your lawyer?

Explain,using examples,what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

For lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct,what penalties might they face?

Do businesspeople make good ethical choices? Explain,providing examples.

Raman is a sophisticated client.This means that she

Becoming a sophisticated client will

A sophisticated client never conducts legal research on his or her own,but always seeks advice from a lawyer.

What are the six core values identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

When should a client ideally first discuss the issue of fees with a lawyer?

A code of professional conduct is needed because the vast majority of lawyers are unethical.

The Canadian Bar Association is

What can you do if you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer?

What format must a code of business conduct take?

The BC Legal Services Society may pay for a lawyer for a low-income client if the client has a legal problem involving any of the following except

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

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Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

What term can be used to describe someone who understands the role of a lawyer,when and how to retain one,and how to manage the lawyer-client relationship?

Contingency fee agreements

Typically,lawyers bill on the basis of which of the following?

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Is it more cost-effective to hire a senior lawyer with a high hourly rate,or a junior lawyer with a low hourly rate? Explain.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relationship with your lawyer?

Explain,using examples,what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

For lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct,what penalties might they face?

Do businesspeople make good ethical choices? Explain,providing examples.

Raman is a sophisticated client.This means that she

Becoming a sophisticated client will

A sophisticated client never conducts legal research on his or her own,but always seeks advice from a lawyer.

What are the six core values identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

When should a client ideally first discuss the issue of fees with a lawyer?

A code of professional conduct is needed because the vast majority of lawyers are unethical.

The Canadian Bar Association is

What can you do if you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer?

What format must a code of business conduct take?

The BC Legal Services Society may pay for a lawyer for a low-income client if the client has a legal problem involving any of the following except

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters