A Client Who Is Unable to Resolve a Fee Dispute

question 44

Multiple Choice

A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official.These court officials have the power to

• A) impose fines on either the client or the lawyer.
• B) order that a lawyer be taken into custody.
• C) decide that the bill is too high and reduce it accordingly.
• D) require that the client and lawyer attend fee mediation.
• E) authorize compensation to be paid by the provincial law society.

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Definitions:

Rational Assessments

Logical evaluations or judgments made based on reason and factual evidence.

Unconscious Processes

Psychological activities that occur without conscious awareness or intention, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Decision-Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

Conscious Processing

Involves deliberate, aware mental activities where individuals are fully aware of their thoughts, feelings, and actions.