Legal research and writing quiz
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Chapter 19
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Introduction
Primary form of communication between the law office and the outside world
Main Types of Correspondence That Includes Legal Research and Analysis
Informational Letters
Opinion Letters
Demand Letters
Basic Components
Components of Correspondence
Letterhead
Date
Method of Delivery
Recipient’s Address Block
Reference (Re:) Line
Salutation
Basic Components, Continued
Components of Correspondence, Cont.
Body
Introduction
Main body
Requests/instructions
Closing
Signature and Title
Initials of Drafter
Enclosure Notation
Others Receiving Copies
Types of Correspondence: Information Letter
Information Letter
Provide general legal information or background on a legal issue
Components
Introduction/opening
Answer/explanation
Closing
Types of Correspondence: Opinion Letter
Opinion Letter
Letters that provide information concerning the law, an analysis of that information, and a legal opinion or legal advice
Components
Introduction/Opening
Facts
Answer/Conclusion
Explanation
Closing/Conclusion
Types of Correspondence: Demand Letter
Demand/Advocacy Letter
Letters designed to persuade someone to take action favorable to the interest of the client or cease acting in a manner that is detrimental to the client
Components
Introduction/Opening
Facts
Explanation
Closing/Conclusion
