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Berkshire, a paralegal with the firm of Schneider & Castillo, has been assigned to work on the Saldivar case, a case where Saldivar is claiming damages for personal injuries resulting from exposure to asbestos allegedly contracted when Saldivar worked on premises owned by Greenwood Properties and leased to Saldivar’s employer. The claim is against Greenwood Properties. The company is represented by counsel. T or F If Berkshire talks to any potential witnesses in the case, Berkshire should not identify himself as a paralegal working for the law firm that represents Saldivar because this could influence the witnesses’ statements.

An efficient tickler system is essential for keeping track of time limitations on cases.

How  is evidence in the possession or control of the opposing party normally obtained?

Which  of the following never starts the running of a statute of limitations?

Piazza, a pedestrian, was injured when struck by a vehicle driven by Delaney, who ran a stop sign. At the time of the accident, Delaney, an interior designer, was on his way to a client’s home. The vehicle that Delaney was driving was owned by Exquisite Homes, the company Delaney worked for. In fact, Exquisite Homes is an incorporated business whose legal corporate name is DGA, Inc. The business is a small corporation whose shareholders are Delaney, Gregorio, and Allen. They are also the directors and officers of the corporation. Piazza wishes to sue for his injuries. T or F Delaney should not be named as a defendant in this lawsuit, because he is a director and officer of the corporation.

Funds belonging to a client should be kept _________________.

Paralegals should never give factual information to clients, as it may violate ethical rules.

Fenton works as a paralegal in a law firm that represents Kramer in a claim for damages resulting from an automobile accident. Kramer was a passenger in a car driven by DiSalvo. The accident occurred when DiSalvo negligently ran a stop sign. DiSalvo is represented by the law firm of Ogawa and Robles. T or F Fenton is asked to do some investigation regarding this case. Fenton telephones DiSalvo, without the knowledge or consent of DiSalvo’s attorneys, and he asks DiSalvo questions about the case. As long as Fenton is properly identified as a paralegal working for Kramer, this conduct on the part of Fenton is permissible.

Which  of the following is not an exception to the hearsay rule?

Berkshire, a paralegal with the firm of Schneider & Castillo, has been assigned to work on the Saldivar case, a case where Saldivar is claiming damages for personal injuries resulting from exposure to asbestos allegedly contracted when Saldivar worked on premises owned by Greenwood Properties and leased to Saldivar’s employer. The claim is against Greenwood Properties. The company is represented by counsel. T or F If Berkshire is given the names of potential witnesses, but not their addresses or telephone numbers, he should not waste any time trying to find that information. His time would be better spent researching the law of the case and finding an expert who is knowledgeable about mesothelioma.