Question 1

Do you believe there is a different standard of justice for the rich and the poor in criminal cases? What factors do you believe contribute to your conclusion? Is your conclusion the same for civil cases?

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Question 2

The typical arbitration is a binding proceeding. That means it cannot be appealed, except for very limited reasons. What are the negative aspects to arbitration because of this limited right of appeal?

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Question 3

Consider this statement: "Non-lawyer 'legal assistants or paralegals' should be authorized to offer legal services directly to the public." What are the pros and cons of this proposition?

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Question 4

For legal disputes between parties, why is arbitration often considered advantageous over litigation?

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Question 5

Helen was in a car accident. She hired attorney Flick Jones to represent her in the matter. Helen has been informed by Flick that her case is very good and he will accept it on a contingency basis. What does this mean?

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Question 6

Is lying under oath a justifiable tactic in the adversary system?

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Question 7

Is it an ethical practice for an attorney to incur the costs of a client in a lawsuit?

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Question 8

I t i s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ if an attorney carelessly commits a serious wrongful act while providing professional services to a client who is thereby damaged.

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Question 9

A lawsuit filed without legal merit or justification is called a ____________ lawsuit

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Question 10

A pro-active neutral party who investigates and determines facts and suggest resolutions to the parties to a dispute is called a _________________ .

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Question 11

The United Kingdom legal model divides lawyers into two groups; ______ , who represent and advise clients, and ______________ , who are selected by solicitors to present a client's case in adversary proceedings, namely, court.

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Question 12

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an attorney-client contingency-fee agreement.

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Question 13

A _______________ is a private confidential meeting between disputants and a third party neutral.

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Question 14

A ________________ is a method where several members of a group who have suffered the same or similar injury join together in a single lawsuit against an alleged wrongdoer.

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Question 15

John the attorney agrees to be paid a fixed percentage of any monetary recovery obtained in the lawsuit that is filed for a client. The arrangement is a _____ .

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Question 16

Someone with specialized training who assists an attorney is called a ___________ .

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Question 17

Explain the attorney-client privilege in the light of the fiduciary duty owed a client.

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Question 18

It is often said "one who serves as his own lawyer has a fool for a client." If this is true, how do you justify: 
 a. the philosophy of ADR advocates who urge direct negotiations with potential court opponents whenever feasible, and 
 b. the use of small-claims courts whenever appropriate?

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Question 19

There are two major methodologies for acquiring information in trial courts in the western world. One involves an independent and neutral judge, and the parties are responsible for preparation and presentation of their case. This is called the __________________ system. The other method where the judge takes a more proactive role is called the __________________ system.

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Question 20

Explain the fundamental differences between civil court, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.

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Quiz 4: Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution

Do you believe there is a different standard of justice for the rich and the poor in criminal cases? What factors do you believe contribute to your conclusion? Is your conclusion the same for civil cases?

The typical arbitration is a binding proceeding. That means it cannot be appealed, except for very limited reasons. What are the negative aspects to arbitration because of this limited right of appeal?

Consider this statement: "Non-lawyer 'legal assistants or paralegals' should be authorized to offer legal services directly to the public." What are the pros and cons of this proposition?

For legal disputes between parties, why is arbitration often considered advantageous over litigation?

Helen was in a car accident. She hired attorney Flick Jones to represent her in the matter. Helen has been informed by Flick that her case is very good and he will accept it on a contingency basis. What does this mean?

Is lying under oath a justifiable tactic in the adversary system?

Is it an ethical practice for an attorney to incur the costs of a client in a lawsuit?

I t i s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ if an attorney carelessly commits a serious wrongful act while providing professional services to a client who is thereby damaged.

A lawsuit filed without legal merit or justification is called a ____________ lawsuit

A pro-active neutral party who investigates and determines facts and suggest resolutions to the parties to a dispute is called a _________________ .

The United Kingdom legal model divides lawyers into two groups; , who represent and advise clients, and ________ , who are selected by solicitors to present a client's case in adversary proceedings, namely, court.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an attorney-client contingency-fee agreement.

A _______________ is a private confidential meeting between disputants and a third party neutral.

A ________________ is a method where several members of a group who have suffered the same or similar injury join together in a single lawsuit against an alleged wrongdoer.

John the attorney agrees to be paid a fixed percentage of any monetary recovery obtained in the lawsuit that is filed for a client. The arrangement is a _____ .

Someone with specialized training who assists an attorney is called a ___________ .

Explain the attorney-client privilege in the light of the fiduciary duty owed a client.

It is often said "one who serves as his own lawyer has a fool for a client." If this is true, how do you justify: a. the philosophy of ADR advocates who urge direct negotiations with potential court opponents whenever feasible, and b. the use of small-claims courts whenever appropriate?

Explain the fundamental differences between civil court, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.