Street law Chapter 6 Flashcard

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an organization that licenses lawyers?

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Bar Associations

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You should consider consulting an attorney for all of these EXCEPT? Buying/Selling Property, Organizing a Business, Making a will, Signing major/important contract

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All of these are reasons

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A down payment by which a client hires an attorney to act in his or her behalf

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Retainer

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The fee paid to an attorney based a percentage of the sum the client is awarded of settles for in a lawsuit

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Contingency Fee

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This means whatever you to tell your attorney about is private and confidential.

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Privilege

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When a lawyer is sued by their clients it is known as.

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Legal Malpractice

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The best way to find a lawyer.....

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Referral from someone with a similar issue

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Represents criminal defendant that cannot afford an attorney.

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Public Defender

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Where are most lawyers employed? Options: Corporations, Government, Private Practice, Individuals

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Private Practice