Description
Book SynopsisPocket Guide to Legal Ethics is a concise, comprehensive guide to the rules of ethics for paralegal students and working paralegals. Focusing on the key rules of ethics, the text reviews the rules of ethics that attorneys are subject to and how those rules may apply to paralegals. In addition, Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics includes useful information tailored specifically for paralegals, including tips for ethical behavior, real-world advice and ethical guidance provided by various paralegal associations. Topical areas address in this resource include providing competent diligent representation of the client; maintaining integrity and public respect for the legal profession; avoiding the unauthorized practice of law; confidentiality; conflicts of interest; fees and financial matters; advertising and solicitation. The easy-to-use format, including checklists, charts, tables, and FAQs in each chapter make Pocket Guide to Legal Ethics a quick reference book that students will want to t
Trade ReviewChapter 1: Introduction to Legal Ethics Chapter 2: Unauthorized Practice of Law Chapter 3: Confidentiality Chapter 4: Conflict of Interest Chapter 5: Representation of the Client Chapter 6: Ethics of Legal Fees and Financial Matters Chapter 7: Integrity and Respect in the Profession Chapter 8: Advertising and Solicitation Chapter 9: Business Ethics for Everyone Appendices Glossary
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Legal Ethics Chapter 2: Unauthorized Practice of Law Chapter 3: Confidentiality Chapter 4: Conflict of Interest Chapter 5: Representation of the Client Chapter 6: Ethics of Legal Fees and Financial Matters Chapter 7: Integrity and Respect in the Profession Chapter 8: Advertising and Solicitation Chapter 9: Business Ethics for Everyone Appendices Glossary
