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Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics, Sixth Edition

Authors
  • Therese A. Cannon
  • Sybil Taylor Aytch
Series / Aspen Paralegal Series
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Description
Table of contents
Preface

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This concise version of Cannon and Taylor Aytch’s highly successful textbook provides brief coverage of ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal. This book is written for paralegal students, working paralegals, and lawyers who use their services. The clearly written text, enhanced by readable pedagogy, provides up-to-date coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by clear textual explanations in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics.

Review questions and discussion questions reinforce the material. Research projects at the end of each chapter provide ways to enhance and apply what has been learned. In addition, each chapter includes hypothetical problems that teach students how the principles and rules are applied. Useful appendices provide the text of relevant ethical codes. The book is designed to be used in a shorter course on ethics or in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage. 

New to the 6th Edition:
● Updated coverage of the evolving role of legal professionals in providing legal services
● Discusses areas of growth and change in the legal profession, including the integration of technology and ethical considerations in the use of generative AI and ChatGPT
Case references at the end of each chapter updated to include most recent rulings

Professors and students will benefit from:
Expertise of the authors, bringing deep knowledge and experience to the text
● Text written specifically for paralegal students
Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, in a clear and readable text
Excellent pedagogy with review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, and research projects to reinforce students’ understanding of the material

 
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents

Contents
Preface

 

1.  Regulation of Lawyers and Paralegals

2.  Unauthorized Practice of Law

3.  Confidentiality

4.  Conflicts of Interest

5.  Advertising and Solicitation

6.  Fees and Client Funds

7.  Competence

8.  Special Issues in Advocacy

9.  Professionalism and Special Issues for Paralegals

Appendices

A. NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility

B. NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Glossary
Index

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About the authors
Therese A. Cannon
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Teri has been involved in the paralegal profession since 1975. Currently, she is the Chief Student Affairs, Operations, and Accreditation Officer for Minerva Schools and Keck Graduate Institute. She has served as Dean of two law schools, most recently John F. Kennedy University School of Law, and as Dean or Director of two paralegal programs. She was the Educational Consultant to the ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals for ten years and previously served on both the Committee and its Approval Commission, including three years as chair. She is a past president of the American Association for Paralegal Education, having served six years on its Board of Directors. Her other positions have included Educational Standards Consultant to the State Bar of California and Associate Dean at San Francisco State University.

In addition to her two books on legal ethics, Teri has written extensively on paralegal education and management issues and diversity in the legal profession and has held various roles for the paralegal professional associations. Teri taught ethics for more than 30 years. She holds a law degree from Loyola Law School Los Angeles and an undergraduate degree from UCLA and is licensed to practice law in California.

Product Information
Edition
Sixth Edition
Publication date
2024-09-15
Copyright Year
2024
Pages
260
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9798892078610
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Subject
Professional Responsibility
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