You're at a party and a friend tells you that a neighbor's fence is on his property. He wants to sue. He asks you what his rights are and if he has a case. You respond. Exactly what do you say?
A client asks you what might be asked during a deposition. You tell him. But was it the right answer? A client asks what your firm charges to draft a will. You know precisely what the firm charges. Do you respond?
Learn where the boundaries are found and where the unauthorized practice of law starts.
You, Your Client & Confidentiality
A client confides in you something that can change the course of his case - in the wrong direction. What do you do? You are approached by the press and asked a question by the reporter a question that is public information. How do you respond? Your spouse wants to know details of the matter you are assigned.
This highly informative presentation is for all levels of paralegals and litigation support professionals.
Conflict of Interest
Paralegals have a duty to report a conflict of interest. It is important to understand ethical walls, keep accurate records of past matters and know immediately when you have a conflict of interest.
Learn from Estrin LegalEd's popular ethics instructor the right way and the wrong way to react when you find yourself in situations of conflicting interests.
Cancellations must be received no later than 5 working days prior to the seminar for a full refund minus a $50.00 administrative fee. No refunds for "no-shows".
