Author Question: Paralegal Hiram has referred several clients to his law firm that have brought a great deal of legal ... (Read 141 times)

jjjetplane · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Paralegal Hiram has referred several clients to his law firm that have brought a great deal of legal fees to the firm. Hiram thinks it is only fair that he receive a portion of what he brings into the firm. What can Hiram suggest to his employing law firm?

A) He can suggest a flat amount (like 2000 ) for each paying client he refers to the firm.
B) He can suggest that the firm take his referrals into consideration when determining his year-end bonus.
C) He cannot suggest anything along these lines because to do so would be improper.
D) He can suggest a percentage of the amount of paid fees.

Question 2

After a factory explosion in an urban area, Laura Lawyer wants to offer her legal services to the victims and their families. Laura

A) can contact the victims/families immediately because the moratorium only applies to natural disasters, not man-made disasters.
B) should not contact the victims or families under any circumstances because to do so would be improper solicitation.
C) should write to the victims and their families, but should not contact them in person during the 30-day moratorium.
D) should not try to contact victims or their families for 30 days because the explosion is a mass disaster and her state's 30-day moratorium applies.