Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Legal Aid, Small Claims Court, Duty Counsel

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Cristin Keller

Document Summary

Understands the role of the lawyer, and client. Knows when to represent herself, when to hire a lawyer, and how to hire a lawyer. What can be done if she is dissatisfied with the lawyer. Lack of respect for lawyers because lack of understanding for solicitor-client relationship. Client is free to ignore the advice although not recommended. Lawyer"s advice is not valuable unless client has disclosed all relevant information. Solicitor-client privilege is the duty of the lawyer to keep all client info. Quality of legal advice varies depending on completeness of info provided. Important business decisions that involve complications such as the ownership of the business, and type of business. Lawyers minimize potential risk and liability for when decide to buy an existing business. Drafting business contracts with internal employees and external parties. Find it online based on availability (not possible before)