chapter 1 Flashcards
(18 cards)
what is the role of a lawyer?
an expert providing advice to the client that makes the decision
whats the value of lawyers for clients dealing with both personal and business issues?
a lawyer is bound by the solicitor-client privilege
how do find a good business lawyer?
a referral from someone you trust or from the provincial law society or lawyer ref feral service. call for an initial consultation. mutual trust is key.
what is the role of the client?
the client takes in the information and makes the decision on what to do
how do you become a sophisticated client?
a person who understands and appreciates the role of law and the role of a lawyer making good decisions
how do lawyers bill their clients?
fixed fee or hourly rate
how to complain about a lawyer?
complain to the law society and they may start fee mediation, lawyers bill can be viewed by the official court,
contingency fee billing
billing by percentage of final sum awarded to the plaintiff
disbarment
lawyer is stripped of his licence to practice
disbursement
out of pocket expenses incurred by the lawyer on behalf on the client
disipline hearing
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duty counsel
court appointed lawyers who assist those who do not have lawyers
ethics
a system of moral principles governing the appropriate conduct of a group or person
fixed fee billing
billing by one exact sum like 10000$
hourly rate billing
billed hourly
legal aid
a provision of legal services to those in financial need
retainer
a deposit on behalf on the client to the lawyer
sophisticated client
a person who understands and appreciates the role of law and the role of a lawyer making good decisions
