Chapter 12 Flashcards
How does the work of a transactional lawyer differ from that of a litigator?
Transactional lawyers help clients structure their activities to avoid legal disputes while litigators represent clients who are already involved in legal disputes.
What consequences could a lawyer face for violating the ethical rules set by the state’s supreme court?
They can face disciplinary action such as suspension of their license to practice, or disbarment.
What are some of the ethical responsibilities that a lawyer is bound to uphold?
Lawyers are obligated to reveal a client’s secrets in certain circumstances, such as when they are almost certain it could prevent someone from dying or from suffering severe bodily harm.
How does the role of a trial judge differ from that of an appellate judge?
Trial judges typically supervise the pretrial process and conduct trials, while appellate judges determine whether the law was applied correctly at the trial court level.
Which of the following best describes the difference between a lawyer and an attorney according to the text?
An attorney is a lawyer who has been admitted to practice law in a state by passing that state’s bar exam and meeting other requirements, while a lawyer is anyone who has graduated from law school.
The role of a General Counsel in a company is best described by which of the following statements?
The General Counsel provides legal advice to company leadership, identifying potential legal issues and suggesting ways to avoid them.
What is the purpose of the ‘bar’ in the context of the legal profession, and why is gaining admission to the bar important for a lawyer?
The ‘bar’ is a term used The ‘bar’ is a physical structure in a courtroom that separates the public from the judge, lawyers, and parties involved in a case. Gaining admission to the bar symbolizes a lawyer’s special privileges to practice law in a physical area where the general public is not allowed.
