constant advice and guidance.
E) The lawyer will be motivated to do even more for the client.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9
Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
23) Legal fees
A) are always calculated in a single, specified way.
B) should not be discussed with a lawyer until a bill has been prepared.
C) are typically negligible.
D) should be discussed during the initial consultation with the lawyer.
E) are rarely the subject of confusion or misunderstanding.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 9
Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
24) Which of the following statements is true?
A) It is a popular misconception that legal services can be very costly.
B) Some people don't retain lawyers even when they need them because they are afraid of the
cost.
C) All legal matters are billed to clients on an hourly basis.
D) It is considered unprofessional to raise the issue of fees during a consultation with a lawyer.
E) Lawyers should always be retained, regardless of the cost.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9
Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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25) Contingency fee agreements
A) are typically used for real estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations.
B) are not subject to any restrictions.
C) are synonymous with retainer agreements.
D) may result in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file.
E) must be prepared for all lawyer-client relationships.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9
Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
26) Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is false?
A) Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements.
B) Provincial law societies may set maximum contingency fees for certain types of cases.
C) Provincial law societies may offer a fee mediation service.
D) Provincial law societies provide online information on lawyers' fees.
E) Provincial law societies provide free legal services to people in need.
Answer: E
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9
Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
27) Typically, lawyers bill their fees on the basis of which of the following?
A) A fixed fee, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee
B) A fixed fee, a pro rata distribution, or a contingency fee
C) A stipend, a pro rate distribution, or an hourly rate
D) A stipend, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee
E) A fixed fee, a stipend, or a pro rata distribution
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 9
Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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28) Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?
A) Before commencing work on a matter for a new client, a lawyer usually requests that a
retainer be paid.
B) Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product
liability cases.
C) A retainer is deposited into a trust account to the credit of the client.
D) The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the
trust account to pay legal bills.
E) A retainer helps ensure that lawyers will be paid for their legal services.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
29) A retainer
A) works to secure the release of an arrested person.
B) refers to the costs incurred by a lawyer on a client's behalf.
C) is the amount a lawyer will receive when charging based on a contingency fee agreement.
D) works as a deposit.
E) is the amount a client must pay that is in addition to regular legal fees and disbursements.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - How Lawyers Bill Their Clients