An edition of Top 10 rules of ethics for paralegals
(2011)
Top 10 rules of ethics for paralegals
2nd ed.
by Deborah K. Orlik
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This volume presents an introduction to understanding professional responsibility in the field of law. 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.
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Top 10 rules of ethics for paralegals
2011, Prentice Hall
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Table of Contents
Rule 1: Have integrity. Why start here?
We're in charge of our own profession
General and miscellaneous misconduct prohibited
Proof of unfit character
Rule 2: Preserve the confidences and secrets of the client. Keep the client's secrets
Technology and confidentiality
Client files and confidentiality
Rule 3: Get and stay competent. What your state's rules say about competence
Professional negligence
Professional negligence liability insurance
Liability for others
Rule 4: Charge only fair fees. Fee agreements with clients
Keeping track of time
Billing practices
Retainer agreements
Pro bono work
Recovery of fees from the client
Recovery of fees from the other side in litigation
Client files and fees
Rule 5: Make legal services available. Access to justice
Information
Referral fees
Rule 6: Represent each client with diligence and dedication. . .within the bounds of the law. Due process as our cornerstone
Where is the boundary of the law?
The practice of deceit
Harassing jurors
Overpaying expert witnesses
Fairness to opposing counsel
Communication with opposing party
Courtesy to the court
Give the court only truthful statements
Give the court all of the law
Lying to the court and dicta
File only righteous claims with the court
Gifts to judges
Otherwise breaking the law
Prosecutor's role to seek justice
Rule 7: Don't practice law without a license. What is the unauthorized practice of law?
Prohibitions on the practice of law by nonattorneys
What is not UPL
Prohibitions under scrutiny
Lawyers aiding the unauthorized practice of law
The lawyer's responsibility for nonlawyer personnel
Misrepresentation
Enforcement of UPL regulations
Rule 8: Be loyal to each and every client. Your outside interests
Problems in representing multiple clients
What others may want
Rule #2, the duty to preserve confidences, creates conflicts of interest
Rule 9: Work to improve the legal system. Assist in changing the law
One last word about integrity
Serve in public offices
Rule 10: Don't even think about it. Avoid the appearance of impropriety
Protecting the public trust
Client money and trust accounts
Courtesy to opposing counsel
Relationship with the bench
Appendix A: ABA model rules and corresponding California rules
Appendix B: State rules numbering system.
Edition Notes
Rev. ed. of: Ethics : top ten rules for paralegals. c2006.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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