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