Before Accepting a Case, a Law Office Should Always ___________________

question 33

Multiple Choice

Before accepting a case, a law office should always ___________________. ​

• A)perform a conflicts check
• B)check with the attorneys and paralegals to make sure no conflict exists
• C)review past cases to see if the firm was ever on a case regarding potential clients
• D)a and c
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Institutionalized

refers to the process of becoming deeply ingrained within an institution or established system, often losing autonomy or the ability to function independently.

Emergency Commitment

Involving someone being involuntarily admitted to a mental health facility for a short period due to a personal crisis that poses an imminent risk to themselves or others.

Future Dangerousness

A prediction or assessment regarding an individual's potential for harm or violent behavior in the future.

Long-Term Predictions

Forecasts or estimations about events or developments that are expected to happen in the distant future.