LAWS315 - TEST 1 REVIEW

Time sheets are also referred to as (a)   .
(Hint: type answer in lowercase)

Contingency fees are legal fees charged only upon (a)   (7 letters) a case. (type in lowercase)

You can launch the Quick Step screen from the

• Matter Manager

• Dashboard

• Calendar

• Reports

Fee Sheet is the same as a (a)   (4 letters) sheet, except it is used when there is a flat rate (e.g. real estate).

The Matter Manager is an effective tool to

• delete the matter and client number

• meet with a client

• gather information from the opposing party

• enter details of a new client

What is an action?

• The beginning of a legal separation for a married couple.

• A legal proceeding in a civil case.

• A person attending court.

• A document stating facts which a person swears to be true.

Why enter time for you or your lawyer in PCLaw?

• To know the time you started working that day.

• Keep track of time working on a client's matter.

• It is necessary to log into PCLaw before meeting a client.

• As a reminder your lawyer is your supervisor.

What is a docket?

• A product to place your cell phone to recharge.

• Monies a lawyer receives when a client matter is closed.

• A timer for law clerks of the firm.

• A lawyer's record of time spent on a client matter.

What is the purpose of a trust account?

• Allows lawyers to charge clients for professional services rendered.

• The firm's bank account which is used for the firm's daily operations.

• The firm's back account in which clients' monies are deposited in trust.

• Pays for the disbursements.

Once a retainer is accepted from a client,

• an expense statement is completed.

• a client must pay 50 percent of the case fees.

• a bill must be completed.

• a trust receipt is required to be completed.