—Part A (first page )
There are generally two ways that a law firm can be paid: hourly and based on a contingency fee.
• Explain each approach to paying the firm’s fees.
• Which is generally used by a plaintiff’s firms and which is used by defense firms? Why?
• What would happen if contingency fees were abolished, as some have proposed?
—Part B (second page)
Sally and Bill dated for several weeks. After they broke up, Sally discovered that Bill was HIV positive and failed to tell her. She
has herself tested and although she doesn’t test positive for AIDS or HIV, she brings a suit against Bill based on a negligence claim.
• Is this a valid claim under a negligence theory?
—Part C (third page) preparing a letter
Consider the following scenario and questions for your assignment
The firm’s client, Clem Client, wishes to file for bankruptcy in your jurisdiction.
Clem earns $47,000 per year, has credit card debts of $12,000, court judgments totaling $8,750 and does not own real estate. He has a
car, valued at $8,000 and a $5,700 car loan.
Prepare a letter to the client which includes:
• Completed “means test” for bankruptcy which can be found at the United States Bankruptcy Court website.
• Discuss in detail whether or not Mr. Client qualifies for bankruptcy filing.
• If he did not qualify for filing, Discuss what other options does he have?
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