Deck 10: Transmittal Letter, Client Opinion Letter, and E-Mail Correspondence

Question 1

The client opinion letter should state that it is

A) limited to the facts in the letter
B) limited to federal and/or state law of a certain date
C) to the benefit of anyone who reads it
D) a and b
E) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The following statement(s) concern the client opinion letter

A) The writing quality of the client opinion letter is unimportant
B) A poorly written client opinion letter may cause the client to lose confidence in the attorney
C) A well-written client opinion letter may strengthen the attorney-client relationship
D) b and c
E) all of the above

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The client opinion letter

A) answers the client's question
B) contains a statement of the facts
C) explains applicable law
D) explains how the law applies to the facts
E) all of the above

Answer 3

E

Question 4

The language of the client opinion letter should

A) be written so as to intimidate the client
B) be geared to the sophistication of the client
C) never include citations or quotations
D) b and c
E) all of the above

Question 5

The transmittal letter is

A) a cover letter
B) used when forwarding a document or other information to the client
C) used when forwarding a document or other information to a third party
D) a and b
E) all of the above