Deck 13: Family Law

Question 1

What type of information is found on the master calendar?

Answer 1

Calendaring refers to the process wherein the attorney and paralegal make use of tracking system that provides dates, deadlines for document submission, organizing of events etc. that is provided by a software for an entire case and other activities of the law firm.
The type of information that is found on a master calendar is as follows:
• Trial dates ; it provides for the dates on which the trial of particular case is going to take place in the court.
• Hearing dates ; it provides for the dates on which the case hearing at the court is likely to take place.
• Deposition dates ; it provides for the dates at which the attorney and client is likely to deposit case fees in the court.
• Motion dates ; it provides for the next hearing dates for the case that has been file din the court and in the litigation process.
• Document due dates ; it provides for the dates at which the particular documents had to be filed in the court related to case proceedings.

Question 2

Case management systems are important tools that lawyers and law firms use to organize case information. What type of case information is contained in case management systems? How can these systems benefit a lawyer working on multiple cases?

Answer 2

Case management system stand for the management of every case separately so that attorneys and legal assistants could avail the knowledge and details of each case with a click of a button.
It is mentioned that case management stand as the important tool for the lawyers and law firms to organize each and every case properly with latest update in them. The type of information is contained in case management systems are events like trial dates that will provide for the dates on which the trial of particular case is going to take place in the court; hearing dates provides for the dates on which the case hearing at the court is likely to take place; deposition dates which provides for the dates at which the attorney and client is likely to deposit case fees in the court; motion dates which provides for the next hearing dates for the case that has been filed in the court and in the litigation process; document due dates which provides for the dates at which the particular documents had to be filed in the court related to case proceedings.
Case management system benefits a lawyer working on multiple cases in a way that today attorneys and law firms have to work on various cases at the same time, and to make them not to miss any of the appointments or formalities related to any of the case attained by them, they need to manage the information related to every case systematically. The importance of case management system could be that it is used by the law firm for following-up every case or event to undertake them properly. Using this system, no document or event could be removed from the system unless it is completed providing efficiency of work in the law firm's missions and objectives. By using this system, the attorney and legal assistant do not miss any of the deadline related to the hearing, client meeting, submission of case related documents etc. calling for efficiency in the law firm.

Question 3

What information is contained on a personal calendar that is not contained in the master calendar?

Answer 3

Calendaring stand for the process wherein the attorney and paralegal make use of tracking system that provides dates, deadlines for document submission, organizing of events etc. that is provided by a software for an entire case and other activities of the law firm.
Personal calendar stand for the calendar of an individual attorney that provides for the important dates related to the case, appointments, follow-ups etc. alongwith certain personal information and notes.
The information that is contained on a personal calendar which is absent in a master calendar are-
• An attorney gets the reminder for the dates and times for the appointment with a client or potential clients using personal calendar;
• He also gets reminded for attending seminars and conferences;
• Reminder of dates and times for video or telephone calls with clients or opposing attorneys is provided by personal calendar;
• Dates and times for lunch with outside parties;
• Dates to have continuous education could be provided by a personal calendar;
• Other reminders like birthdays and vacation dates;
• List of other chores related to office work;
• General note writing etc. could take place using a personal calendar.

Question 4

Many states and counties offer e-filing, which allows the attorney to file with the court via the Internet. Research whether your state or county offers this option. What are the advantages of filing via the Internet?

Question 5

What is service of process?

Question 6

Access your local county's federal court Web site. What kind of information is located on the court's docket system? How might this information be helpful to an attorney when deciding when and how to file his or her various motions?

Question 7

What is a filing date, and why is it important?

Question 8

Nancy is a busy sole practitioner. She is often away from her office in court or meeting with other attorneys or clients. What options are available to Nancy to ensure she stays organized with regard to important dates and appointments? What devices can Nancy use to stay connected to her master calendar when she is away from her office?

Question 9

When calculating deadlines, what are the two methods for doing so?

Question 10

What happens when a deadline falls on a weekend?

Question 11

When are events calendared or docketed?

Question 12

Using the calendar for the current year, calendar the following due dates, along with appropriate reminders in the Jane Smith case, and show them on an actual calendar. Explain why you think you have the correct day calendared and why you picked the reminder date.
a. Statute of limitations is 10/1.
b. The complaint was filed 9/30.
c. Response due 30 days after filing of the complaint.
d. Deposition is scheduled for 11/22.
e. Witness lists must be filed by 12/25.

Question 13

What is a reminder and why is it important?

Question 14

What is the basic premise of a tickler system?

Question 15

Create a manual tickler system for the assignments, projects, quizzes, and other documentation for this class. Schedule your time to complete assignments, calendar due dates, and reminders.

Question 16

Why is a file review system important for client relations?

Question 17

Go to the Web site for your state bar association. Locate the section dealing with disciplinary actions. Research disciplinary actions that have been filed against attorneys. Find three cases in which an attorney has been disciplined for not being adequately prepared. Write a paper about the incidents that led to the disciplinary action in each case.