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Juno's case has just been settled and she received a check from her lawyer in the amount of 54,356.97. Juno wonders where that peculiar number came from because the case was settled for 100,000. Juno
 
  A) should ask the judge why she didn't get the full amount.
   B) should ask the lawyer for an explanation of the amount over the phone.
   C) should take it for granted that whatever sum she has gotten is correct because lawyers are bound to deal ethically with their clients.
   D) should ask the lawyer for an accounting of her case that sets forth all of the expenses and deductions from the 100,000 recovery. She is entitled to an accounting.

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Connie Paralegal is divorcing her husband. She hired a lawyer but has decided that she does not want to pay for a lawyer. She fires the lawyer and makes a court appearance by herself against her husband's lawyer. Connie
 
  A) has committed UPL because she must have a lawyer represent her.
  B) has not committed UPL because she has the right to represent herself.
  C) has committed UPL because paralegals cannot make appearances in court.
  D) has committed UPL but will not get in trouble for it unless the lawyer complains.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



KWilfred

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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