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Seven Unethical Sins of a Paralegal

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.

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Seven Unethical Sins of a Paralegal

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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

  6. Megan

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

  8. Lauren

  9. Megan

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

  11. Lauren

  12. Megan

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

  14. Lauren

  15. Megan

  16. Fees: Only an attorney is authorized to set fees.

  17. Lauren

  18. Megan

  19. Gifts: Paralegals cannot accept gifts from clients.

  20. Lauren

  21. Megan

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

  23. Lauren

  24. Megan

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