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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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If it does not "feel" right, don't do it.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Study the ethical rules governing attorneys. They apply to paralegal professionals also. Study these rules again and again, as long as you are in the profession.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Assume that others do not know what a paralegal is. Make it clear that you are not an attorney.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Maintain strict confidentiality on all client matters.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Know the difference between legal advice and just plain advice. Do not give legal advice, and above all, never charge a fee for legal advice.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Never make contact with an opposing party in a legal dispute.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Never pretend to know something you don't. Never pretend to be more experienced than you are.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Never sign your name to anything unless you are 100% certain it is accurate and that it calls for the signature of a paralegal.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Never pad your time sheets.
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Ten Commandments of an Ethical Conservative.
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Know your enemies: the common rationalizations for acting in an unethical manner.
Everyone does it. The other side is doing it. Our client needs it. Our client is in the right. If I don't I may lose my job. |
