A paralegal firm is retained on its standard hourly rate to conduct a Small Claims Court action for a business. Which of the following is a source of legal obligation owed by the paralegal firm to its client?
A)Contract
B)Tort
C)Fiduciary duty
D)Both A and B
E)All of the above

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A paralegal firm owes legal obligations to its client through contract (A), as they have an agreement to provide services; through tort (B), as they must avoid negligence in their duties; and through fiduciary duty (C), as they must act in the best interest of their client.

A Paralegal Firm Is Retained on Its Standard Hourly Rate