1. Licensing of paralegals means public recognition of the paralegal as a professional and part of the legal services delivery team.
2. True
3. False

1. Hour fees are a set amount for the performance of a routine legal service.
2. True
3. False

1. It is a good idea to use your cell phone when talking to the client.
2. True
3. False

1. Retainer fees are legal fees the client agrees to pay to secure the attorney's services and are considered earned when paid which areusuallyrefundable.
3. True
4. False

1. Freelance paralegal are self-employed paralegals who are contractually engaged by attorneys to perform legal work.
2. True
3. False

1. One way a paralegal can avoid a malpractice claim is to perform to the best of their ability.
2. True
3. False

1. Attorneys have an ethical duty to represent their clients zealously, within the boundaries of the law and ethics.
2. True
3. False

1. A paralegal can meet with a prospective client to gather information before the client meets with the attorney.
2. True
3. False

1. Contingency fees are fees for legal services that are based on a percentage of recovery in a civil case.
2. True
3. False

1. 433 U.S. 350 (1977) was a case that took place in California.
2. True
3. False

1. Malicious prosecution is the initiation of a criminal prosecution or a civil lawsuit against another party without malice and with probable cause.
2. True
3. False

1. Paralegals can give legal advice.
2. True
3. False

1. The term paralegal is synonymous with the term legal assistant.
2. True
3. False

1. Paralegals can represent a client before a court.
2. True
3. False