Chapter Three

Question 0

Occurs when counsel has duties to two or more clients with opposing interest.

Answer 0

Conflict of interest

Question 1

Privilege protecting confidential communications between attorney and client in the process of providing and or requesting legal advise.

Answer 1

Attorney client privilege

Question 2

Order preventing representation by counsel because of conflict of interest.

Answer 2

Disqualification of counsel

Question 3

Review of incoming matters to determine wether conflicts of interests may preclude representation.

Answer 3

Conflict of interest check

Question 4

Out of pocket expenditures in reasonable prosecution of or the defense of the litigation.

Answer 4

Costs

Question 5

Money paid to the attorney for his time.

Answer 5

Attorney fees

Question 6

Litigation that benefits the public or a large group of persons.

Answer 6

Public interest litigation

Question 7

Advance payment of attorneys costs.

Answer 7

Retainer

Question 8

Law firm bank account for money’s not earned by the firm.

Answer 8

Trust account

Question 9

Claim against a judgment by a third party.

Answer 9

Lien