Chapter 6

Ethics for the Legal Professional

(pg. 190)

1. What are the steps for beginning a relationship with a client?
2. Name two different kinds of fee agreements, and explain how they are different.
3. List five things that should be in the fee agreement. List two things that should not. Explain.
4. Explain two different types of retainers, and explain how they are different.
5. Explain how a client trust account works. Be sure to include an explanation of IOLTA in your answer.
6. How does a law firm get paid by the other side in litigation?
7. Are paralegal fees awardable in your state?
8. Cite your supporting case law, and explain why paralegal fees are or are not awardable in certain cases.

9. What are the elements of an "inappropriate fee"?

10. List three advantages to pro bono service.

11. why pro bono service is or is not in your future.