Semester 1 Exam Study Guide PT 1

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__________ is the process of issuing invoices for the purpose of collecting monies for legal services performed and being reimbursed for expenses.

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Billing

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_____________ is the process of tracking how attorneys and paralegals use their time.

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Timekeeping

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Client, blended, activity, and attorney/paralegal rates are all forms of this type of fee agreement.

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hourly rate

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The ______________ is based on a single hourly rate for the case.

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client hourly rate

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The _________________ is an hourly rate that is set by taking into account the mix of law office staff working on the matter.

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blended hourly rate

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A fee agreement used in representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, workers’ compensation cases, and medical malpractice cases is called a(n) _________________.

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contingency fee

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A contingency fee agreement cannot be used in the following types of cases: personal injury, workers’ compensation, criminal, none of the above.

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criminal

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This type of fee is used most often when preparing wills or in uncontested divorces.

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flat fee

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A cash advance is an example of a(n) ______________________.

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unearned retainer fee

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A “nonrefundable retainer” usually means the retainer is a(n) ________________________.

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earned retainer fee