Clara Client has just been presented with a standard representation agreement by the law firm of Yatz & Berger. Clara's first language is German. Although she speaks and reads everyday English quite well, the legal terms in the contract confuse her. Yatz & Berger should
A) have someone in the firm, if possible, or a translator from outside of the firm, explain the terms of the contract thoroughly until Clara has a full and complete understanding of its terms.
B) advise Clara to take the contract home and study it before signing it.
C) have a paralegal explain the most important clauses in the contract to Clara in smaller, plain English words.
D) advise Clara to sign the contract and take her copy home for study.
A
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