Civil Law & Litigation for Paralegals 1st Edition by Neal Bevans

Exercise 14

ACROSS
10 An attorney who is an employee of an attorney partnership.
11 The requirement of governmental approval before a person can practice a specific profession.
DOWN
1 A legal professional who handles many aspects of legal practice but is not authorized to give legal advice. Also known as a legal assistant.
2 The contract between the partners that creates duties, establishes responsibilities, and details benefits of the attorneys involved in the partnership.
3 A business model that is reserved for individuals who may form the corporation only after they are licensed by the state to practice their profession.
4 A finding that a business owner's personal assets may be used to satisfy a judgment against the business.
5 A business model where two or more individuals pool assets, run a business for profit, and share in the profits and losses of the business.
6 The recognition of the attainment of a degree of academic and practical knowledge by a professional.
7 A private individual who serves legal pleadings on the parties involved in a civil suit.
8 The attorney's fee calculated as a percentage of the final award in a civil case.
9 A secretary trained to perform specialized tasks directly related to the practice of law.