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| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals Therese A Cannon, Sybil Taylor Aytch, 2024 College-level textbook on ethics and professional responsibility-- |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals Therese A. Cannon, Sybil Taylor Aytch, 2017-09-12 With complete coverage of the ethical principles that inform the role of the paralegal, Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals, Eighth Edition is ideal for use as either a primary course book, or a supplementary text. An authoritative presentation combined with clear and readable pedagogy enriches all levels of inquiry into the ethics of legal practice. Key Benefits: Comprehensive coverage of the professional responsibilities of paralegals, illuminated with chapter overviews, key terms, and a student-friendly organization. Discussion questions with hypotheticals and review questions in each chapter. Landmark cases, many involving paralegals, that demonstrate how the principles and rules of ethics are applied. Updated ethics opinions, with a focus on technology and social media, supported by new hypotheticals. Expanded coverage of how technology is affecting various aspects of ethics and practice, including confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest and advertising. Many new cases including: State Bar v. Lang (unauthorized practice of law), Committee v. JPMorgan Chase (competence), Lola v. Skadden (professionalism), Pension Committee v. Banc of America Securities (advocacy), and McDermott v. Superior Court (confidentiality). |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals Therese A. Cannon, 2004 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Legal Assistants Therese A. Cannon, 1999 This completely updated, definitive text on legal ethics and professional responsibility for legal assistants provides timely coverage of all ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal. The book includes: specific rules from the ABA Model Code and Model Rules on which state codes are based: references To The relevant ABA Guidelines For The Utilization of Legal Assistant Services; and ethical canons of the two major paralegal associations. Some features of special interest: The hallmarks that have Cannon's book so successful have been retained: extremely clear explanatory text accompanied by excellent examples; each chapter includes cases that demonstrate how the principles and rules are applied to legal assistants, review questions, and discussion questions that can be assigned as projects; Therese Cannon is a well-know and respected leader in paralegal education, and her book is regarded as one of the best available for paralegal students. The new Third Edition offers: new cases and trends in how states are addressing ethical isues involving paralegals; updated sections on unauthorized practice of law, non-lawyer legal services providers, conflicts of interest, and regulation; new information in chapter on confidentiality, particularly addressing changes resulting from technological innovations, and new cases dealing with confidentiality; coverage of new state ethical guidelines for using paralegals; and appendices updated with latest versions of ethical codes. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Model Rules of Professional Conduct American Bar Association. House of Delegates, Center for Professional Responsibility (American Bar Association), 2007 The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Instructor's Manual to Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Legal Assistants Therese Cannon, 1995-12 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics for the Legal Professional Deborah K. Orlik, 2007 Course: Ethics courses taught in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, and Legal Assistant programs. Ethics for the Legal Professional sets the standard for professional responsibility textbooks. Now in its sixth edition, the text has been reorganized to reflect the changes in the paralegal profession. It begins with concrete concepts that have been given some clear direction in the courts and state legislatures (UPL confidentiality and conflicts) before moving on to the more technical, rule-driven concepts (advertising, billing and fees), and then to the most abstract rules (competence, zealous representation and integrity). Written from the viewpoint of the paralegal, this book uses plain English and an upbeat tone to keep readers engaged. It then reinforces each chapter's learning objectives with improved end-of-chapter materials such as multiple choice, fill in the blank and true/false questions. Unique to the 6th Edition, is end of chapter materials for classroom collaborative learning activities, hypotheticals for classroom discussion, and cases for consideration, each with their own set of questions. Still the most popular book in its genre, the 6th Edition continues to tackle the most important ethical issues facing paralegals today in a frank, conversational style. New to this edition are 24 scenario-based videos that deal with the most common ethical situations paralegals will encounter on the job. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Legal Ethics for Paralegals and the Law Office Laura L. Morrison, 1995 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: The Legal Assistant's Practical Guide to Professional Responsibility , 2004 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Top 10 Rules of Ethics for Paralegals Deborah K. Orlik, 2011-11-21 This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Top Ten Rules for Paralegals provides an upbeat approach to understanding professional responsibility in the field of law. Using a straightforward style, it discusses common ethical issues in the real world of law and asks students to reflect on their own personal beliefs. With a focus on research, it encourages students to find the Rules of Professional Conduct for their own state and think critically about ethical issues with those rules in mind. This edition also includes new research assignments that reinforce how to find answers to ethical questions and deal with issues on the job. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics Therese A. Cannon, Sybil Taylor Aytch, 2018-09-14 Clearly written, and replete with design elements that facilitate study and review, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides succinct coverage that focuses on the professional paralegal. Perfect for use in shorter courses, or substantive courses with an ethics component, the Fifth Edition provides timely and thorough coverage of all major legal ethics topics. New to the Fifth Edition: Discussion of how the ethics of technology affects paralegals in matters of confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest, and advertising Changes in legal practice that add to the responsibilities of paralegals Refreshed review questions, discussion questions, hypotheticals, and projects Professors and students will benefit from: Consistent emphasis on how the rules of ethics affect paralegals Authoritative writing in a well-organized format Helpful overviews in every chapter Italicized key terms with corresponding definitions in the margins Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion points, and projects Relevant ethics codes, conveniently located in the Appendix Teaching materials include: Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank PowerPoint slides |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics Therese A. Cannon, Sybil Taylor Aytch, 2025 College-level textbook on ethics and professional responsibility for paralegal students-- |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: The Paralegal's Guide to Professional Responsibility Arthur Garwin, 2014 Professional responsibility is at the core of delivering effective legal services. Paralegals are expected to obey the ethics rules by which their lawyer employers are bound. To help paralegals stay on top of ethics issues, the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility has updated The Paralegal's Guide to Professional Responsibility. The new edition reviews the ethics issues that are relevant to paralegals, legal assistants, secretaries, and other employees of law firms, corporations, and law-related organizations and offers guidance that can be adapted to practice in any jurisdiction. This new edition encompasses all recent changes to the Model Rules, along with updated references to court decisions and other resources. The book is designed to help paralegals understand key areas of the Model Rules and related ethics issues. Subjects include: what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law; what a lawyer cannot delegate to a paralegal; the issues of competence and diligence in a paralegal's work; the paralegal and confidentiality; conflicts of interest; client funds and property; advertising; legal fees and employee compensation. Develop ethics research skills. In addition to a thorough examination of the Model Rules as they relate to paralegals, the Guide provides an introduction to basic texts and materials used in legal ethics research and includes: concise explanations of the law of professional responsibility; tools for identifying and resolving ethical problems; practical tips to use in everyday practice; a method for categorizing most legal ethics materials. Time-saving features and appendices. To help you find the information you need quickly, the book includes time saving features such as chapter summaries, quick-reference text boxes, bullet points, and easy-to-find chapter divisions related to specific subtopics. The Guide also includes an index, a glossary of terms and several appendices containing requirements, rules, codes, research aids and guidelines of use to the legal assistant. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Practice for Paralegals, 5th Edition S. Patricia Knight, 2020 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Law Office Management for Paralegals Laurel A. Vietzen, 2019-09-13 Law Office Management for Paralegals, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive introduction to law office management, emphasizing ethics, law office culture, law office systems, and “soft skills,” such as communications and critical thinking. Assignments are drawn from real-world law office management situations and supported by innovative visual aids and learning tools. Students get hands-on practice with timekeeping, conflicts-checking, file management, trust accounting, business planning, correspondence, and much more. They are exposed to law office software, such as Clio, and learn to perform vital functions using other software and even freeware. Career profiles emphasize the importance of involvement in professional organizations, advancement in the legal field without obtaining a law degree, and that the legal profession is populated by men and women of all ages and backgrounds. New to the Fourth Edition: New ethical discussions: the obligation to keep up with current technology, disaster planning, and dealing with clients using crowdfunding. New technology discussions: artificial intelligence in legal practice, online notarization, client portals, and apps to make the practice of law more efficient and mobile. New discussions of law as a business: features of property insurance, malpractice insurance, insurance for and on employees; trends in office space. New soft skills discussions: dealing with incivility in the legal profession, managing staff through technology changes. Professors and students will benefit from: Author Laurel A. Vietzen’s outstanding reputation in the paralegal market. Drawing on her extensive background as a professor and practitioner, she clearly presents basic law office management and organization. Well-crafted assignments throughout the text help students hone practical skills such as critical thinking, organization, general communication, and computer proficiency. The text is particularly adaptable for an online or hybrid class. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals Therese A. Cannon, Sybil Taylor Aytch, 2024-02-02 This time-tested text from distinguished leaders in the field of paralegal ethics offers comprehensive coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. This book is written for paralegal students, working paralegals, and lawyers who use their services. The authoritative presentation is combined with clear and readable pedagogy. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by well-written text in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics. Review questions and discussion questions reinforce the material. Research projects at the end of each chapter provide ways to enhance and apply what has been learned. In addition, each chapter includes cases that demonstrate how the principles and rules are applied. The book is easily adaptable to courses of different lengths and can be used in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage. New to the Ninth Edition: Updated coverage of the evolving role of nonlawyers in providing legal services. Discussions of areas of growth and change in the legal profession, including the integration of technology, the use of marketing and advertising, greater competitiveness among firms, increased attorney mobility, the development of mega-firms, the impact of a global economy, more complex laws, legal specialization, and virtual work environments. New cases included throughout the text. Professors and students will benefit from: Authors are leading experts in the field, bringing deep knowledge and experience to the text. Written specifically for paralegal students. Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, in a clear and authoritative text. Well-structured text with review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, research projects, and edited cases with questions to reinforce students' understanding of the material. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: The Everything Guide To Being A Paralegal Steven Schneider, 2006-04-27 The Everything Guide to Being a Paralegal is the ideal handbook for new paralegals, professionals looking to further or reevaluate their careers, or those considering the profession. Tackling the concerns of real law professionals, chapters include: Paralegal Career Options Paralegal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Pre-Trial Preparation Individual chapter attention to the top types of law practice More and more people are opting for a career as a paralegal-and this book is their pathway to success in this growing field! |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: The Regulation of Paralegals William P. Statsky, 1987 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services American Bar Association. Standing Committee on Paralegals, 2018 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work Roger LeRoy Miller, Mary Meinzinger, 2016-01-01 Succeed in your course and your career as a paralegal with PARALEGAL TODAY: THE LEGAL TEAM AT WORK. This updated Seventh Edition shows you how current technology and social media tools are used in practice, while helping you develop an understanding of the laws in our society, the importance of ethical and professional responsibility, and the skills needed to thrive in today's legal environment. Real-world examples, practical applications, ethical dilemmas, hands-on assignments, and an entire chapter on paralegal careers (with salary information) prepare you to meet the challenges of today's paralegal working environment. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics Deborah K. Orlik, 2005-09 Appropriate for courses in ethics for paralegals, legal assistants, or legal secretaries at the undergraduate level. Also appropriate as a supplement in an Introduction to Law course or an in-house training program. Top Ten Rules for Paralegals presents a straightforward upbeat approach to developing an understanding of professional responsibility in the field of law. Common everyday ethical issues in the real world of law are discussed in a conversational plan English style designed to make concepts more accessible and interesting for the student. Specifically designed for today's paralegal students, Top Ten Rules was written by a leading authority in field of paralegal ethics, Deborah Orlik. It is a distillation of over 20 years of legal study and practical use of the rules of professional responsibility as a paralegal. This is the author's sixth book on the subject, however, this book takes a different, less dry, approach to the subject. The author warns the students to be prepared to use their own morality to test their threshold of right and wrong while discussing the scenarios presented in the book. The object is to place the readers in a realistic workplace context involving an ethical issue and ask them to use their newly gained knowledge of the law and of their own morality to work through the problem. This course of study will give them an opportunity to explore their feelings and opinions and get them ready to deal with issues on the job. No one book can provide the answers to all ethical issues. But this text will give the student a starting place. By the end of this course of study they should be able to: 1) identify an ethical issue; 2) put it into a general category - one of the Top Ten rules; and 3) know where to start researching the answer to any ethical issue. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Introduction to Law for Paralegals Katherine A. Currier, 2001 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Writing for Lawyers Hollis T. Hurd, 2009 The original and still regarded by many as the best book of practical instruction in legal writing, distilled from the lessons that every sharp young lawyer picks up in the early years of practice. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Family Law for Paralegals J. Shoshanna Ehrlich, 2013 Thoughtful and carefully-written, Family Law for Paralegals presents the nuts-and-bolts in a relevant historical framework with exposure to some of the most dynamic issues in family law today. The comprehensive coverage balances the basic issues of marriage and divorce with cutting-edge concerns such as non-marital families, child abuse and neglect, and same-sex marriage. Helpful real-life examples and sample forms show students what they will encounter in practice. Useful pedagogy helps students develop their critical thinking and writing skills, and a range of assignments in each chapter provides practice in research, analysis, memo-writing, and argumentation. Fresh new cases enliven the Sixth Edition. New material features changes in the law relating to same-sex marriage as well as technological innovations such as e-filings for divorce. A new discussion of divorce and military families is presented, and issues related to international families are explored. The Sixth Edition covers all the new rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Features: nuts-and-bolts of family law in relevant historical framework with exposure to dynamic, contemporary issues comprehensive coverage fundamental issues of marriage and divorce cutting-edge concerns: non-marital families, child abuse and neglect, and same-sex marriage real-life examples and sample forms preview actual practice useful pedagogy helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills summaries key terms review and discussion questions range of assignments for practice in research, analysis, memo writing, and argumentation Thoroughly updated, the revised Sixth Edition presents: fresh new cases current changes in the laws relating to same-sex marriage new coverage of technological innovations, such as e-filings for divorce discussion of divorce and military families legal issues related to international families new rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Paralegal Ethics Iml Schneeman, 2000-08 This easy-to-follow book offers a study of legal ethics and ethical dilemmas from the perspective of the paralegal. The book includes the ABA Model Rule that applies to attorneys so as to inform the paralegal how to act in accordance with these rules and better assist attorneys. The NALA and NFPA rules and guidelines focus on practical advice and information paralegals can use to comply with the pertinent rules of ethics. A discussion of business ethics prepares readers for the ethical situations they might encounter in working for a law firm, a major corporation, a government agency or other type of businesses. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Paralegal Today Roger Leroy Miller, Mary Meinzinger, 2016-04-08 Designed for anyone considering a career as a paralegal, the 7th edition of PARALEGAL TODAY: THE ESSENTIALS provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the legal system through real-world examples, practical applications, ethical dilemmas, and hands-on assignments. With thorough coverage of the basic, key areas of paralegal studies, this text ensures that you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the laws in our society, the importance of ethical and professional responsibility, and the skills needed to thrive in the legal environment. The text includes increased coverage of technology in the workplace, including critical topics such as confidentiality issues, e-mail policies, technology in the courtroom, and the use of social media in criminal and civil litigation. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Practice for Paralegals S. Patricia Knight, 2017-10 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals Deborah E. Bouchoux, 2013-10-31 A clear, well-organized text for the introductory legal research and writing course, designed specifically for paralegal students. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Access to Justice Rebecca L. Sanderfur, 2009-03-23 Around the world, access to justice enjoys an energetic and passionate resurgence as an object both of scholarly inquiry and political contest, as both a social movement and a value commitment motivating study and action. This work evidences a deeper engagement with social theory than past generations of scholarship. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Wills, Trusts, and Estates Ilene S. Cooper, 2011 Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Essential Tools for the New York Paralegal provides students everything they need to handle an estate from beginning to end, including basic terminology, intestate administration, probate proceedings, litigation, jurisdiction and venue, fiduciary duties and responsibilities, trusts, and tax considerations. This complete text focuses specifically on New York practice and eliminates the need for other supplements. Enhanced by the author's extensive practice experience and her realistic examples, this text provides: State-specific rules, forms, and reference sources, including a complete appendix of forms In-depth instruction in paralegal tasks and skills at each stage of administration, estate planning, and litigation Paralegal resources such as software, books, websites, and other tools for the New York paralegal in the final chapter A separate chapter devoted to the ethical issues paralegals encounter Case synopses and chapter pedagogy that help students understand, practice, and retain material. Pedagogy includes charts and diagrams, key terms, ethical points, topic sidebars, highlighted examples, and review exercises. Current decisions that highlight points of law and statutory applications, thereby bringing a sense of reality to the material New to the Third Edition: Case law has been updated throughout Discussions of new statutes have been added A timely new section on the status of same-sex spouses in New York has been added Written specifically with students in mind by an experienced practitioner, Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Essential Tools for the New York Paralegal, Third Edition, offers all of the tools students need to deal with administration, estate planning, and litigation in the real world. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Fundamentals of Business Organizations for Paralegals Deborah E. Bouchoux, 2022-01-31 Now in its Seventh Edition, Fundamentals of Business Organizations for Paralegals by Deborah E. Bouchoux offers concise coverage of every form of business organization in the United States. In a readable and concise format, Fundamentals of Business Organizations for Paralegals discusses the nature of each form of business; the advantages and disadvantages of each type of organization, business operation and management; transferability of ownership; formation and dissolution of the business; and the tax implications for each type of organization. With a straightforward treatment of all pertinent topics, Deborah E. Bouchoux expertly balances substantive discussion with practical guidance for the paralegal. Enhanced by excellent pedagogy, the text engages students with the material and ensures comprehension of key topics. New to the Seventh Edition: All new case illustrations and end-of-chapter discussion and Net Worth questions New and updated charts Discussion of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021 Discussions of the shift away from the shareholder primacy doctrine to a new standard for corporate responsibility in which the interests of other stakeholders are considered when corporations take action Examination of green and social bonds, by which corporations fund eco-friendly projects or raise funds for social projects such as affordable housing An entirely new section in Chapter Ten on governance trends, especially ESG issues, such as improving diversity in the boardroom and proposals to combat climate change The effect of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements on businesses The significance of the COVID-19 pandemic in various business-related issues Professors and students will benefit from: Thoughtful text tailored to a shorter course Timely coverage of new trends and topics Excellent pedagogy and well-written text make a dense topic accessible Helpful visual aids and charts that illustrate and highlight important topics Sample forms that appear in context throughout the book Discussion of the role of the paralegal in each chapter |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Legal Assistants Therese A. Cannon, 1992 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics for Paralegals Linda A. Wendling, 2017-09-12 Introducing students to the basic tenets of legal ethics, this text explores the regulations affecting the paralegal’s relationships with clients and ethical requirements that legal professionals follow within the justice system. The book closely aligns to the NALA and NFPA codes of responsibility, providing side-by-side comparison of their similarities and differences that offers students opportunities for critical analysis. Key Benefits: Close correlation with NALA and NFPA codes of professional responsibility. Ethics applications that address the evolving legal landscape and technology. Review questions, scenarios for in-class discussion, and Reel to Real features (discussions of media's portrayal of attorneys in ethical dilemmas) engage students and provide opportunities to practice skills. Research This feature that help strengthen students' research skills by providing suggestions for more in-depth study of key issues. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Civil Law and Litigation for Paralegals Neal R. Bevans, 2016-09-20 Civil Law and Litigation for Paralegals is a comprehensive text designed specifically for paralegal civil litigation courses. Author Neal Bevans not only teaches the basics of civil litigation, but also gives students the opportunity to learn skills they will use in practice. In a balanced approach, Bevans covers all the key topics paralegals need to know in an easy-to-read and engaging style that utilizes numerous examples and illustrations but never overwhelms the student. The text provides students with an in-depth analysis of a wide variety of civil cases, beginning with laying out the basic foundation of the American legal system. It proceeds through the investigation and implementation of a civil case, and follows the case through to appeal. The text balances the theoretical underpinnings of the law with the practical examples and hands-on experience that all students need to completely understand the topic. The helpful pedagogy throughout the book and a comprehensive teaching package make class preparation as easy as possible. Features: Clear introduction to the fundamentals of civil litigation for paralegal students. Provides students with an in-depth analysis of a wide variety of civil cases, laying out the basic foundation of the American legal system, proceeding through the investigation and implementation of a civil case, and following the case through to appeal. Designed to help prepare students for the practical world of divorces, car wreck cases, and medical malpractice claims that they will see every day in civil practice. Each chapter presents students with examples of the important role that paralegals play in every stage of civil litigation, from client intake to bringing an appeal. Understandable writing style with strong pedagogy, resulting in a teachable and accessible text. Each chapter includes Practice Pointers, Search Suggestions, Tech Topics, and Legal Legwork boxes, along with case excerpts, forms, and ethics. Helpful pedagogy includes Chapter Objectives that focus learning and review, Boldfaced key terms and marginal definitions for convenient reference, Review questions at the end of each chapter, and references to web sites that facilitate legal research |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Legal Literacy and Communication Jennifer Murphy Romig, Mark Edwin Burge, 2019 This book is designed expressly for students in Juris Master, Master of Jurisprudence, and Master of Legal Studies programs. This concise paperback empowers students whose professional background is outside of law with a foundational understanding of the United States legal system and insight into what lawyers do. The book covers key concepts, including: Understanding the roles of legislatures, agencies, and courts; Recognizing and using basic legal vocabulary in context; Reading a variety of legal documents efficiently and effectively; Writing law-related reports and correspondence; Reading and understanding the function of primary sources of law, including statutes, regulations, and cases; Understanding the basic elements of a contract and participating in contracting processes; and Recognizing and avoiding the unauthorized practice of law-- |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Mediation Ethics Omer Shapira, 2021 This book is aimed at lawyer-mediators who care about their clients, professions, and the general public and want to conduct mediations ethically-- |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct Ellen J. Bennett, Elizabeth J. Cohen, Helen W. Gunnarsson, 2015 The eighth edition of the Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct presents an authoritative and practical analysis of the lawyer ethics rules and the cases, ethics opinions, and other legal authorities essential to understanding them. The Model Rules of Professional Conduct were adopted by the ABA in 1983 and have been amended numerous times since. This new edition of the Annotated Model Rules of Professional Conduct represents a major refinement of previous editions. It takes into account all amendments through February 2013, as well as the American Law Institute's Restatement (Third) of the Law Governing Lawyers (2000)--Acknowledgments. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Canons of Professional Ethics American Bar Association, 1963 |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethical Problems in the Practice of Law Lisa G. Lerman, Philip G. Schrag, Anjum Gupta, 2021-01-04 Ethical Problems in The Practice of Law: Model Rules, State Variations, and Practice Questions, 2021 and 2022 Edition. |
| ethics and professional responsibility for paralegals: Ethics for the Legal Professional Deborah K. Orlik, 2014 Ethics for the Legal Professional, 8e by Deborah Orlik sets the standard for professional responsibility textbooks. Written for the paralegal, its upbeat tone encourages students to stay engaged in the reading. Margin Challenge Assignments invite students to research and apply their own state laws to common ethical problems. Video cases are available online and offer a contemporary approach to class discussion. Additional cases and vignettes fill each chapter and help students apply concepts to real situations. This edition includes more on online self-testing and research assignments, while referencing the latest case law for each of the 50 states. With its lively narrative and state-specific approach, this book tackles important ethical issues and builds marketable research and critical-thinking skills. |
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Paralegals: Understanding Your Ethical Obligations 2018 Partnership Conference Wednesday, October 3, 2018 ... (Disciplinary Rules of the Code of Professional Responsibility). The New York State Bar Association has issued a Preamble, Scope and ... NYSBA Committee on Professional Ethics – Opinion 774-3/23/04 15. 6.
NFPA Informal Ethics and Disciplinary Opinion No. 96-2
consumers, as well as professional colleagues, are not misled, perhaps there is no need to regulate a paralegal's participation in cyberspace. NFPA addresses a paralegal's ethical responsibility regarding the unauthorized practice of law in its Model Code of Ethics and Responsibility (Model Code) at Canon 7 and ethical
CANONS OF ETHICS PARALEGAL DIVISION UTAH STATE BAR …
the attorney in a violation of professional ethics or give the appearance of professional impropriety. Canon 3 - A paralegal may perform any task which is properly delegated and supervised by an attorney provided the attorney maintains responsibility for the work product, maintains a direct relationship with the client, and
PAR 103 Legal Ethics for Paralegals Course Package - Mohave
PAR 103 Title Legal Ethics for Paralegals Catalog Course Description Rules and principles of professional responsibility in the legal field. Includes rules of legal ethics, ethical guidelines, attorney supervision of paralegals, unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflict of interest, advertising and solicitation, attorneys’ fees ...
Legal Ethics - National Paralegal College
Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility • Canon 9. • A paralegal must do all other things incidental, necessary, or expedient for the attainment of the ethics and responsibilities as defined by statute or rule of court. • Canon 10. • A paralegal’s conduct is guided by bar associations’ codes of professional responsibility and ...
ABA Model Guidelines - OSB PLF
Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement [hereinafter “NFPA Guidelines”]; 4 and the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility [hereinafter “NALA Ethics”]. 5 Rather than continually reference
RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT - WSBA
4 Jun 2019 · [7] Many of a lawyer's professional responsibilities are prescribed in the Rules of Professional Conduct, as well as substantive and procedural law. However, a lawyer is also guided by personal conscience and the approbation of professional peers. A lawyer should strive to attain the highest level of skill, to improve the law and the
Legal Ethics for Legal Assistants By Lyle Griffin Woodruff
Like attorneys, paralegals are to preserve the confidences and secrets of all clients. The NALA recommends that legal assistants understand the attorney’s Rules of Professional Responsibility in order to avoid any action that would involve the attorney in a violation of the Rules, or give the appearance of professional impropriety.
Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility - mncourts.gov
Lawyers Professional Responsibility, 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 2400, St. Paul, MN 55101-2139, (651) 296-3952. ... investigate ethics complaints against lawyers. The Office is supervised by the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board, which has nine non -lawyer
NFPA Informal Ethics and Disciplinary Opinion No. 96-1
paralegals with information and resources to assist to maintain appropriate professional conduct, the NFPA Ethics Board issues this opinion with respect to maintaining client confidentiality in cyberspace. Opinion: Paralegals communicating in cyberspace through any form of electronic
Ethics And Professional Responsibility For Paralegals
Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals Therese A. Cannon,2004 Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals provides complete coverage of legal ethics tailored to the needs of the practicing paralegal. Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Legal Assistants Therese A. Cannon,1999 This completely updated,
ABA Model Guidelines - OSB PLF
4 The NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility was initially adopted in 1993. The revision used in this publication was made on June 9, 2006. The current version is available on the NFPA web site indicated above. 5 The NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility was originally adopted 1975, and
BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 51-110 SECRETARY …
TJAG’s Advisory Committee on Professional Responsibility and Standards as appropriate. TPRA will provide monthly case reports to the Director, HQ USAF/JAX and TJAG’s Advisory Committee on Professional Responsibility and Standards. 3.4. TJAG’s Advisory Committee on Professional Responsibility and Standards (Advisory Committee).
Nala Manual For Paralegals And Legal Assistants - WCBI-TV
Paralegals and Legal Assistants: A General Skills & Litigation Guide for Today's Professionals Fourth Edition (previously ... Confused/Misused Words Punctuation Vocabulary Human Resources and Interviewing Ethics NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Legal Research Latin Legal Terms Substantive Law The American Legal System Business
Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct - Supreme Court of Ohio
[9] The Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct often prescribe rules for a lawyer’s conduct. Within the framework of these rules, however, many difficult issues of professional discretion can arise. These issues must be resolved through the exercise of sensitive professional and moral judgment guided by the basic principles underlying the rules.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (GENERAL) - Oklahoma Bar …
Counsel, General Counsel and the Legal Ethics Advisory Panel, as well as the general applicability of the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct. 1. What is the difference between the OBA’s Offices of General Counsel and Ethics Counsel? Generally, under the supervision of the Professional Responsibility Commission,
CANONS OF ETHICS PARALEGAL DIVISION UTAH STATE BAR …
2 Oct 2023 · the attorney in a violation of professional ethics or give the appearance of professional impropriety. Canon 3 - A paralegal may perform any task which is properly delegated and supervised by an attorney provided the attorney maintains responsibility for the work product, maintains a direct relationship with the client, and
NFPA Informal Ethics and Disciplinary Opinion No. 95-1
relating to paralegals), the NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, any Code of Ethics adopted by the local paralegal association, the ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistant Services, and the Code of Ethics for attorneys adopted in her particular jurisdiction. Except for the attorney's Code of Ethics,
Professional Responsibility for Trademark Practitioners
• Non-Practitioner Assistants/Paralegals –In re Jensen, D2009-46 (2009) – Reprimanding attorney for aiding unauthorized practice of law when he knew and permitted service company employee to sign and file papers in trademark applications. • Non-Practitioner Form Assistance –Statewide Grievance Committee v. Goldstein,
Ethics And Professional Responsibility For Paralegals
textbook on ethics and professional responsibility-- Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals Therese A. Cannon,Sybil Taylor Aytch,2017-09-12 With complete coverage of the ethical principles that inform the role of the paralegal, Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals, Eighth Edition is ideal for use as either a ...
MINNESOTA RULES ON LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY …
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY . Effective January 1, 1989 Including Amendments Received Through . July 14, 2021 . INDEX • Rule 1 Definitions • Rule 2 Purpose • Rule 3 District Ethics Committee • Rule 4 Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board • Rule 5 Director • Rule 6 Complaints • Rule 6Z Complaints Involving Judges •
LEGAL ETHICS - Duke University School of Law
National Reporter on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, which is available in paper (1982-2004) (KF305 .A8 N37), on microfiche in the Microforms Room (1983-2007), and in Lexis Advance (up to 2011). This Reporte r contains sections on ethics opinions,
by Margaret Lucas Agius, CLA - State Bar of Michigan
The NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility also binds MPA and its members. FAST FAC T S • The American Bar Association, National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc., and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc., all have codes that address ethics, professional responsibility, and the unauthorized practice ...
PL-1001: INTRODUCTION TO THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION
iv. Professional development v. Creating short-term and long-term career goals vi. Locating potential employers 1. Paralegal Program 2. Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 3. Major Legal Services vii. Professional etiquette c. Ethics and professional responsibility i. Codes of ethics for paralegals 1. National Association of Legal Assistants 2.
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 2015 COURSE GUIDE Lecturer: Helen Kruuse Office: F5B, Law Faculty Email: h.kruuse@ru.ac.za . 2 1. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE Ethics and Professional Responsibility is a compulsory course in the final year of LL. Legal Zethics (in the broad sense) forms part of both the Attorneys and Advocates Admission ...
Ethics And Professional Responsibility For Paralegals
Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals Therese A. Cannon,Sybil Taylor Aytch,2024-02-02 This time-tested text from distinguished leaders in the field of paralegal ethics offers comprehensive coverage of all the major areas of legal
The Certified Paralegal Program Handbook - NALA
There are nearly 21,000 (active and inactive) Certified Paralegals and more than 5,500 Advanced Certified Paralegals in the United States. More than 36,000 paralegals have participated in this program. A table of the numbers of Certified Paralegals is listed on the NALA website under the certification tab.
PENNSYLVANIA BAR ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE ON LEGAL ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL …
Formal Ethics Opinion 7, adopted 10/25/13), New York (Opinion 1076, 12/8/15), Kentucky (Ethics Opinion KBA E-442, 11/17/17), and Alaska (Opinion 2018-1, 1/18/18). Collectively, the opinions recognize several potential risks associated with including a client on an email communication sent to opposing counsel.
Professor Sara Anne Hook, M.B.A. J.D. Institute for Paralegal ... - IU
associations' codes of professional responsibility and rules of professional conduct . The American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc.: Code of Ethics 5. A paralegal shall follow all provisions of the rules of professional conduct for a paralegal or legal assistant of …
Chapter 6: Law Office Ethics & Etiquette
§ 6.2 How do the ABA Rules Apply to Paralegals? § 6.3 The ABA Rules of Ethics (Paraphrased) § 6.4 Legal Advice § 6.5 Legal Representation § 6.6 The Lists § 6.7 Ethical Issues for Discussion § 6.1 WHAT ARE LEGAL ETHICS & COURT SANCTIONS? Legal Ethics Ethics are standards to which all members of a profession are expected to adhere.
ETHICS- THE BASICS - National Paralegal College
Professional ethics usually governed by a code (set of written rules) Objectives of professional ethics for legal assistant 1. To maintain high levels of competence; and 2. To refrain from the unauthorized practice of law. Sources of Ethics Rules • Each state adopts ethics standards • Standards generally based on unauthorized practice of law
CHAPTER 4. RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT PREAMBLE: A …
14 Dec 2018 · RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT . PREAMBLE: A LAWYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES . A lawyer, as a member of the legal profession, is a representative of clients, an officer of the ... problems may arise from a conflict between a lawyer’s responsibility to a client and the lawyer’s own sense of personal honor, including obligations to society and the ...
Opinion 79 79 USE OF LEGALASSISTANTS IN CLIENT …
23 Oct 1982 · nonetheless relates to the rendition of services for others that call for the professional knowledge and judg-ment of a lawyer. Formal Opinion No. 61 adopted by the Ethics Committee on October 23, 1982, sets forth ethical guidelines applicable to the use of lay legal assistants to assure compliance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.
