Author Question: Who is the intended audience of the research memorandum? What will be an ideal ... (Read 61 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Who is the intended audience of the research memorandum?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Lawyers should use their best skills in presenting a case, but avoid destruction or tampering with evidence. Which ethical rule is this?

a. fairness to opposing party/counsel
b. conflict of interest
c. duty to supervise
d. competency

ms_sulzle · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

There may be occasions when multiple attorneys, partners, and support staff at the firm or office are working on the same case. Therefore, the memo must be written clearly and concisely so that any member of the legal team can read and understand the findings. In drafting a legal memo, your writing should be professional, clear, and concise with a formal tone. It is also possible that the memo will be sent to the client in the form of an opinion letter, which you will learn in the next chapter. The attorney could include your summary of the law into the opinion letter.

Answer to Question 2

a