Chapter 5 Test
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
1) Paralegal Kameryn works for a law firm that does family law. He is unhappy about a new
client that the firm has just accepted because the person is a convicted felon. As his friend,
you might tell Kameryn:
A) Each and every client is entitled to the very best work product and consideration regardless
of our personal feelings about him.
B) the best thing to do would be to quit out of protest because the firm should not have taken
this person as a client.
C) Kameryn should just tell his supervising lawyer that he doesn’t want to work on this person’s
case because of his personal dislike of him.
D) he can take out his feelings about this client by doing lower quality work for him.
2) After the U.S. Supreme Court case of Bates & O’Steen v. Arizona
A) law firms could advertise using paid actors, scripts, and explanations about the legal services
offered.
B) law firms could advertise in telephone directories but not on radio or television
C) drug companies could advertise on television so long as they disclose all of the potential
dangers of the drugs
D) drug companies could advertise on television
3) Although all states now allow attorney advertising, many of them prohibit
A) giving more information than just the basic name, address, and phone number of the law firm
B) any discussion of fees
C) communications that create unjustified expectations about results
D) the use of actors instead of real lawyers
4) While standing at a bus stop, Paralegal Frank overhears a woman telling her friend that she
has to take the bus now because she had an accident with her car and the insurance company
is dragging its feet. She remarks that it has been several months and she still has not gotten
any money so she can replace or repair her car. Frank says: “Excuse me. I couldn’t help over
hearing your conversation. You probably need a lawyer to help you. Here’s my business card.
Call the main number and you’ll be referred to a lawyer who can help you.” The woman
thanks him politely. Frank
A) is not guilty of solicitation because, as a paralegal, he will not benefit financially even if she
does use his law firm.
B) is guilty of solicitation because he made an in-person contact with a person he does not know
and induced her to use the services of his law firm, most likely for profit.
C) is not guilty of solicitation because it was obvious that the woman needed help and she was
grateful for his help.
D) is not guilty of solicitation because she has the choice to call or not and Frank did not use any
undue influence or pressure.
5) In bad economic times, law firms that handle bankruptcies are typically very busy. Paralegal
Andrew, who is unemployed, offers the following during his interview: “I know alot of
people who need financial help right now. I could probably bring in 100 clients just by
networking my friends.” Andrew
A) has just offered to solicit clients for this law firm but it’s okay because it’s alright to solicit
your friends and your friends friends.
B) has just offered to solicit clients for this law firm. He probably needs a refresher course in
ethics.
C) is simply bragging and has not said anything wrong.
D) has just offered to get some clients for the firm but it would not be improper solicitation
because he will be helping people who need help.
6) When Paralegal Jenny goes to the local courthouse, she can retrieve a list of upcoming home
foreclosures. What can Jenny do with this information?
A) Her employing law firm can send a direct mail advertising to the people on the list, providing
information about the law firm and its services.
B) Jenny has to wait 30 days after the posting but can contact the people on the list after that
time.
C) Her employing law firm can call the people on the list and offer to represent them.
D) Jenny can go door-to-door and talk to the people on the list about her law firm and what they
can do to help.
7) Paralegal Bryce prefers freelance work. In order to get clients, Bryce may
A) advertise his services in any publication.
B) advertise his services in publications that target lawyers and law firms.
C) not advertise because it is illegal for paralegals to advertise.
D) not advertise in publications but he can call law firms and ask for employment.
8) After a factory explosion in an urban area, Laura Lawyer wants to offer her legal services to
the victims and their families. Laura
A) can contact the victims/families immediately because the moratorium only applies to natural
disasters, not man-made disasters.
B) should not contact the victims or families under any circumstances because to do so would be
improper solicitation.
C) should write to the victims and their families, but should not contact them in person during
the 30-day moratorium.
D) should not try to contact victims or their families for 30 days because the explosion is a mass
disaster and her state’s 30-day moratorium applies.
9) Paralegal Hiram has referred several clients to his law firm that have brought a great deal of
legal fees to the firm. Hiram thinks it is only fair that he receive a portion of what he “brings
into the firm.” What can Hiram suggest to his employing law firm?
A) He can suggest a flat amount (like $2000) for each paying client he refers to the firm.
B) He can suggest that the firm take his referrals into consideration when determining his year-
end bonus.
C) He cannot suggest anything along these lines because to do so would be improper.
D) He can suggest a percentage of the amount of paid fees.
10) Freelance paralegal JoAnna has a website that advertises her services to lawyers and law
firms. The homepage of her website includes this admonition: “My services are only
available to lawyers. I do not do any work for members of the public.” This warning:
A) doesn’t solve the problem that it is illegal for JoAnna to advertise to the general public.
B) is the only thing standing between JoAnna and a court injunction prohibiting her from using
the internet to advertise her services.
C) is probably a smart thing to do but is not required because there are no laws on paralegal
advertising.
D) is required in most states.
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