Explain the differences in the roles of trial courts and appellate courts

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A trial court is a place where cases are heard for the first time where both parties admit evidence into the record and a verdict is rendered by a judge or jury. An appellate court is the place where cases are only reviewed for any possible errors of law made at the trial level.

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What is an hourly fee agreement based on an attorney’s experience called?

a. Activity hourly rate b. Contingency fee c. Client hourly rate d. Attorney hourly rate e. Experience hourly rate

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The writing process begins with an identification of the type and purpose of the assignment.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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After studying the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, discuss the actions that are considered unethical for paralegals to engage in.

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