Seven Unethical Sins of a Paralegal

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Seven Unethical Sins of a Paralegal Amanda Coggins Brenda Taylor

Dueling Pair-O-Legals

Megan Vs. Lauren

Confidentiality: Communication between a client and attorney and his staff is "privileged" and may not be discussed or divulged to third parties.

Lauren

Megan

Conflict of Interest: An attorney or a law firm may not represent a person, whose interests are adverse to those of another client.

Lauren

Megan

Unauthorized Practice of Law: Paralegals cannot give legal advise or represent clients at hearings.

Lauren

Megan

Depositions: Although paralegals are allowed to attend depositions, they cannot ask questions during a proceeding.

Lauren

Megan

Only an attorney is authorized to set fees.

Lauren

Megan

Paralegals cannot accept gifts from clients.

Lauren

Megan

Bonuses: Paralegals may not receive bonuses from their attorney directly related to a case.

Lauren

Megan