Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Law Society, Wrongful Death Claim, Duty Counsel

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

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Sophisticated client: understands the role of the lawyer and of the client. Role of the lawyer: the client is the decision maker, solicitor client privilege. Duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client conficential. When to hire a lawyer: opening a business, buying businesses or property or contracts. When to represent yourself: when the stakes are low, when your probability of winning is greater at low chances of loosing. Are court lawers who assist individuals who are not represented by a lawyer. May be available in criminal courts family courts or immigration courts. How lawyers bill their clients: fixed fee. May charge for work required regardless of time involved. Often used for specific tasks , preparing documents, wills, purchasing a house, or. Rates can vary between different lawyers: settlement based. When the client only pays the lawyer, based on the court outcome.