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1 Seven Unethical Sins of a Paralegal
Amanda Coggins Brenda Taylor

2 Dueling Pair-O-Legals

3 Megan Vs. Lauren

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

5 Lauren

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7 Megan

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

10 Lauren

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12 Megan

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

15 Lauren

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17 Megan

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

20 Lauren

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22 Megan

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24 Only an attorney is authorized to set fees.

25 Lauren

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27 Megan

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29 Paralegals cannot accept gifts from clients.

30 Lauren

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32 Megan

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

35 Lauren

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37 Megan

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