Author Question: Peggy Paralegal has noticed that her supervising attorney often comes to work late, leaves early, ... (Read 121 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Peggy Paralegal has noticed that her supervising attorney often comes to work late, leaves early, and reeks of alcohol. This does not surprise Peggy because she understands that law is a very stressful profession, but she is concerned. Peggy is wondering whom she can turn to and where she can get her questions about alcohol dependency answered. Peggy's best response is

A) not worry about it. It's not her problem.
B) look for her state's Alcoholic Anonymous and ask them to approach her employer about his problem.
C) look for her state's LAP, lawyer assistance program, and talk to them about her options.
D) find a new job as quickly as possible.

Question 2

A family law practice

A) does not deal with premarital agreements because they are contracts and best left to attorneys who specialize in contract law.
B) focuses largely on divorce and therefore does not address matters relating to same-sex couples.
C) primarily focuses on issues related to the formation, continuation, and dissolution of marriages and other family relationships.
D) does not handle adoptions because they are too complex and specialized.