Certified Legal Professional (CLP) Practice Exam

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Why did the attorney file the lawsuit hurriedly?

The attorney was under pressure from the client
The partner feared the statute of limitations was about to expire
The client insisted on immediate action
The attorney lacked necessary details from the client

The correct answer is: The partner feared the statute of limitations was about to expire

The correct answer highlights the importance of the statute of limitations in legal practice. Attorneys must file lawsuits within specific time frames dictated by law, depending on the type of case. If the statute of limitations is nearing expiration, the attorney is compelled to act quickly to ensure that the client's right to pursue the claim is preserved. This urgency is critical because failing to file within the designated period could result in losing the right to seek legal remedies altogether. In contrast, the other choices, while potentially contributing factors to an attorney's speed in filing a lawsuit, do not carry the legal weight of a looming statute of limitations. Client pressure or insistence is certainly influential in motivating an attorney, but the legal deadline has a more dire significance. Additionally, lacking necessary details would typically warrant further investigation or communication rather than hasty filing, since filing without adequate information might lead to consequences such as dismissal or an ineffective claim.