RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS||2026/2027
A client lawyer relationship can be formed _____ as well
as _____ - ANSWER-directly
indirectly
How is a client lawyer relationship formed directly? -
ANSWER-by expressly agreeing to it
,How is a client lawyer relationship formed indirectly? -
ANSWER-Implied assent and reasonable reliance
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if you fail to clearly decline representation, but you know
that they are reasonably relying on you, you have a
lawyer-client relationship and are on the hook.
Any way a client lawyer relationship can be formed
besides express agreement and implied
assent/reasonable reliance? - ANSWER-court order
What are the types of fee arrangments? - ANSWER--
hourly
-contingent
, -flat fee
What types of fee arrangements must be in writing? -
ANSWER-contingent only
Can a lawyer be paid in things besides money? -
ANSWER-stocks, items, etc are fine
What is the rule regarding communication of a fee
agreement? - ANSWER-must be communicated
beforehand or within a reasonable time after beginning
representation
---contingent fee agreement must be a signed writing