Which of the following statements is true with respect to billing for paralegal services?
A) Paralegals are required to keep track of the time they spend working on individual client files as there must be documentation of the time they spend on each case.
B) Fees for paralegal services are routinely set at the same rate as the supervising attorney.
C) Attorneys can only charge for the legal services they personally provide and cannot charge clients for services performed by paralegals because they are not attorneys.
D) Attorneys can split legal fees with paralegals.
A
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A. The hearing officer is not required to issue notice of a hearing to all parties B. There is no jury C. Hearsay evidence is not excluded D. Hearsay evidence is excluded E. There is no jury and hearsay evidence is not excluded
The cost of which of the following is not considered overhead in most states?
A. Rent B. Paralegal salaries C. Insurance D. Secretaries
The definition of a paralegal is not set in stone and can vary depending upon which entity is defining it. Detail the various definitions in your textbook; include the entity that uses each definition. Which definition do you think accurately portrays the profession?
What will be an ideal response?
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) A motion used to compel the change of venue of a case B) A motion used to remove a judge for conflict of interest issues C) A motion seeking the opposing party's cooperation and compliance in responding to discovery requests D) All of the above