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Written from a paralegal perspective, this book uses plain English and an upbeat tone to keep readers engaged in the ethics of the legal profession. Its unique approach focuses on researching oners"s own state laws and codesand applying those to cases, collaborative assignments and hypothetical situations in the text. This edition features chapter-by-chapter updates,In the Newsarticles, and video case studies designed to spark class discussion. With its lively narrative and state-specific approach, it tackles important ethical issues and shows how to research possible courses of action.

Chapter One: Regulation of the Legal Profession

Chapter Two: Unauthorized Practice of Law

Chapter Three: Confidentiality

Chapter Four: Conflicts of Interest–The Duty of Loyalty

Chapter Five: Advertising and Solicitation

Chapter Six: Fair Fees and Client Trust Accounts

Chapter Seven: Competence and Negligence

Chapter Eight: The Duty of Diligent Representation

Chapter Nine: The Umbrella Duty of Integrity

Appendix A: NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Appendix B: NALS Code of Ethics

Appendix C: National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Appendix D: ABA Informal Opinion 1384 (1997)

Appendix E: Rules of Professional Conduct

End Notes

Table of Cases

Index

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Ethics for the Legal Professional

Ethics for the Legal Professional

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