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
Fees:
Only an attorney is authorized to set
fees.
Lauren
Megan
Gifts:
Paralegals cannot accept gifts from
clients.
Lauren
Megan
Bonuses:
Paralegals may not receive
bonuses from their attorney directly
related to a case.
Lauren
Megan