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WorksheetsAttorneys and Lawyers
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
What is another name for a lawyer?
Judge
Law Enforcement agent
Attorney
Witness
Lawyers rarely go to court
Lawyers were first able to advertise their services in...
1977
1994
1953
Lawyers are not allowed to advertise
A contingency fee is...
a down payment of the total fee
a discounted rate
Insurance that the lawyer will win
A % of whatever the client wins
How do lawyers advertise their services? (select all that apply)
Telephone Directories
Radio/TV
The internet
All of the options are correct
Lists most lawyers in the US & provides general info about the education and experience of each lawyer
Lawyers.com
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Attorney Directory of the United States
Legal Eagle.com
The 5th Amendment was key in allowing lawyers to advertise their services
What is the foundation of attorney-client privileges?
Trust
Money
Time
Concrete
What are lawyers called who do go to court? (Select all that apply)
Trial attorney
Court Lawyer
Litigators
Government Lawyers
What happens if a person cannot afford a attorney if they are accused of a crime?
They have to defend themselves
An attorney will be provided by the court
They had to take out a loan from the court to pay for one
Their case gets dismissed
Serious errors that result in injury or loss is considered legal malpractice
A professional organization of licensed attorneys in each state
The State Attorney Association
The League of Lawyers
The National Lawyers Association
The Bar Association
What test must all people take who want to go to law school?
The LSATs
The SATs
The MCATs
The GRE
The basic standards of conduct that attorney's must follow is the
Code of Professional Responsibility
The Bill of Rights
Attorney Code of Ethics
Lawyer rules & responsibilities
What can happen if an attorney breaks the Code of Professional Responsibility? (Select all that apply)
Can be reprimanded
Can go to jail
Can be suspended
Can be disbarred
Some people are against lawyers being allowed to advertise because they think that it encourages lawyers to be salespersons and exaggerate claims
What is the BEST way to find an attorney
A telephone book
Recommendations
In person visits
When making a will or planning an estate it is NOT important to talk to a lawyer
What is required for someone to become a lawyer?
4 Year college degree
Passing the LSATs and the Bar exam
Over 100 hours of experience
Earning a degree from a law school
What is a retainer?
A % of whatever the client wins
A down payment on the total fee
Something you wear in your mouth
A legal agreement between a client & their attorney
People are NOT allowed to act as their own lawyer
Even though most things with a lawyer can are done by oral agreements, it is also recommended that
You shake on it
Have written agreements
Have a backup lawyer
Use email
What is attorney-client privilege?
Always having access to your attorney
Getting a discount on court costs
Your attorney can share your info with other attorneys
Whatever you tell your attorney is private and confidential
When buying a car it is recommended that you consult a lawyer
Although the attorney gives legal advice who has the ultimate say in how to handle the case?
The attorney
The client
The judge
The jury
