Law Practice Management, 5th Edition, Donnes - Test Bank - All Chapters Covered Latest Edition A+ Guide

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LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

5th EDITION

CHAPTER 01: THE LEGAL TEAM, LAW PRACTICES
AND LAW FIRM GOVERNANCE
1. In a large firm, there may be an administrator employed as a chief financial officer, human resources manager,
marketing director, and other such functions.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



2. The legal team of a law office consists of all of the attorneys and paralegals.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



3. Partners usually receive a draw and do not receive a “salary.”
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



4. A non-equity partner shares in a portion of the profits and helps make decisions for the firm.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False

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5. The American Bar Association has recognized the contribution of paralegals to the legal profession by offering them an
associate membership in the association.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



6. Although paralegals may perform many tasks, they are prohibited from giving legal advice to clients.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



7. Freelance paralegals do not have to work under the supervision of an attorney.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



8. Employment of paralegals is expected to grow by 12% from 2020 to 2030.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



9. The law librarian is the only one in the law office besides the attorney who can do legal research.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False

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10. Legal secretaries have highly specialized skills and perform many services for law firms.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



11. Government attorneys must still keep track of billable hours in order to bill.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



12. For a sole practitioner, it is important that overhead costs be as high as possible.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



13. A sole proprietorship combines the benefits of both a partnership and a professional corporation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



14. Legal services offices are nonprofit and are overseen by a board of directors.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1

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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False



15. The legal team consists of __________________.
a. clerks
b. paralegals
c. expert witnesses
d. attorneys
e. all of the above
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False



16. _______ is an attorney who is chosen by a partnership to run the firm.
a. A staff attorney
b. A partner
c. A law clerk
d. A managing partner
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False



17. Types of nonowner attorneys in a private law practice include _______.
a. contract attorneys
b. staff attorneys
c. associates
d. partners
e. a, b, and c
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False