Discussion Question 1: Billing Standards for Law Firms
Multitasking can sometimes lead a lawyer down a slippery slope toward double billing. Sly Willy is a solo bankruptcy lawyer whose office is about an hour's drive from the federal district court.
He uses the car phone to talk to clients while traveling to and from the courthouse and then bills the client on whose behalf he was going to the court.
When the ABA issued its rule prohibiting double billing, he was concerned that the rule would drive him out of the business.
Sly feels that there should be a different billing standard for small law firms as opposed to large law firms.
Do you feel that he is right? Why or why not?
Justify your stand with proper reason and relevant examples.
Discussion Question 2: Time Management and Prioritizing Tools
Time management is important for success in a legal job.
Discuss what time management and prioritizing tools and techniques you are using in your externship. How do they help you in managing time and projects?
Justify your answers with examples and reasoning.