Chapter 2 Terms

money overdue and unpaid

using the knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably needed to represent a particular client

divided loyalty that actually or potentially places a person at a disadvantage even though he or she is owed undivided loyalty

a fee that is dependent on the outcome of the case

standards or rules of behavior to which members of an occupation, profession, or other organization are expected to conform

• 1. one bill to a client covering the fee of two or more attorneys not in the same firm.
• 2. giving a non attorney part of the fee of a particular client

a fee that is paid regardless of the outcome of the case

telling a specific person how the law applies to the facts of that person's legal problem or concern

unreasonable conduct that causes injury or damage to someone to whom the actor owes a duty of reasonable care

doctrine stating that an employer is responsible for the conduct of employees while they are acting within the scope of employment

• 1. the contract of employment between an attorney and client
• 2. a fee to ensure an attorney's availability
• 3. a deposit against future fees and costs

penalties or punishments of some kind

not disputed not challenged