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Section 1

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Privilege

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The right and duty to withhold information from others.

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Litigator

Front

A trial attorney

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Arbitration

Front

A way of settling a dispute without going to trial.

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Prosecutor

Front

The state of federal governments attorney im a criminal case.

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Plaintiff

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The injured party who brings legal action against the alleged wronger.

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Civil Action

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A non criminal lawsuit brought to enforce a right or redress a wrong.

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Felonies

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A criminal offense punishable by prison for more than one year.

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Jurisprudence

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The study of law

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Retainer

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A down payment by which a client hires an attorney to act in his or hers behalf.

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Mediation

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The art or process of resolving a dispute between two or more parties.

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Misdemeanors

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A criminal defense, less serious than a felony.

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Civil laws

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All law that does not involve criminal matters, usually deals with an individual, groups or businesses.

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Crime

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An act or failure to act that violates a law and for which a government has set a penalty.

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Negotiation

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The process of discussing an issue to reach a settlement or agreement.

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Contingency Fee

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The fee paid for an attorney based on a percentage of the sum the client is awarded or settles for in a lawsuit.

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