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Dawne is a paralegal working in a family law practice. Her supervisor, Attorney Rabb, is out of the office due to a medical emergency when a new client, Daniela, comes in for a previously scheduled initial appointment. Rather than cancel and inconvenience her, Dawne meets with Daniela. She asks about what kind of assistance the client is seeking and records basic facts such as contact information. Because the client is seeking a divorce, she provides her with a copy of documents available in the office reception area such as a blank financial statement form, a blank child support guidelines worksheet, and a Frequently Asked Questions sheet developed by the supervising attorney. Dawne advises Daniela that the divorce will cost approximately 10,000. Which of the following statements is accurate with respect to the paralegal's conduct in this situation?
 
  A) It was unethical for Dawne to participate in an interview and she should have cancelled the appointment.
  B) It was unethical for Dawne to quote a fee to the client.
  C) It was unethical for Dawne to provide the client with copies of documents and forms available in the firm's reception area.
  D) It was unethical for Dawne to gather and record basic contact information about the client.

Question 2

Betty Plaintiff's law firm has hired an associate from an out-of-town office of Defendant 1's law firm. When Defendant 2's law firm discovers this conflict of interest, they (Defendant 2's law firm) brings a Motion to disqualify Plaintiff's law firm. The ruling of the court will probably be
 
  A) There is no problem unless the newly hired associate is working on the case.
  B) Defendant 1 is the harmed party. Unless that party brings the motion,the court will not rule against Plaintiff because only Defendant 1 is potentially harmed by the conflict.
  C) There is no problem because the associate is from an out-of-town office.
  D) Everyone involved in the case is harmed so Plaintiff's counsel will be disqualified.



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