McGraw-Hill's Law Office Management for Paralegals 1st Edition by Lisa Schaffer, Mcgraw Hill Higher Education Staff, Curriculum Technology Staff, Andrew Wietecki

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The settlement check for Jones received by the firm needs to be disbursed. The attorney has asked you to calculate the amount owed to each party. The following are the facts of the case:
• Dr. Hoag has a medical lien of $10,000 for services rendered.
• The firm has paid $11,000 in expenses for this case.
• The retainer agreement states that the law firm is to receive 33 percent if the case settles before trial. There was no trial in this matter.
How much does the client receive? Write out samples of the appropriate checks from the appropriate bank accounts representing payments of the fees and expenses.