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Should a paralegal report the supervising attorney for questionable conduct?
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Who can conduct a deposition?
An attorney.An attorney.An attorney.An attorney.
What is the term for the examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client?
The attorney who calls the witness conducts a direct examination. The opposing attorney may then conduct a cross examination. The first attorney may then conduct a redirect exam, whereupon the opposing attorney may conduct a recross exam.
What is a financial power of attorney or FPOA?
A financial power of attorney gives someone the authority to conduct business for you.
What is a paralegal?
A paralegal is a professional who assists lawyers in legal work by conducting research, drafting documents, organizing files, and providing administrative support. They cannot provide legal advice or represent clients in court, but they play a crucial role in helping lawyers prepare for cases and provide legal services efficiently.
Under what circumstances should a paralegal decline to accept an assignment to conduct an interview or investigation?
The paralegal might have a conflict of interest, such as representing another party in the same matter, which would result in disqualification of firm or establishment of an ethical wall to prevent access to information by members of the legal team with a conflict.
1) A questionable intelligence activity as defined in Procedure 15 of DoD 5240.1-R means only conduct that?
May result in a criminal conviction
How do you use the word reasonableness of conduct in a sentence?
The reasonableness of conduct is a legal standard used to evaluate if someone acted in a way that an ordinary, prudent person would in similar circumstances. In a sentence, you could say "The court determined that the reasonableness of conduct in this case was questionable due to the lack of care taken by the defendant."
If a lawyer violates the rules of prefessional conduct and the bar won't do anything about it who do you turn to?
The answer to this question assumes you have hired an attorney who exhibits improper conduct. Two avenues are open to the client. The state;s attorney general's office can be contacted and expects a written letter of complaint. They will investigate the matter. The other recourse is to hire an attorney to file a complaint letter to once again the state, and the attorney can file a complaint with the county clerk.
How do you find out if an attorney has any misconduct against him?
You can check with the state bar association where the attorney is licensed to practice law. They typically have an online directory or a disciplinary search tool where you can look up any misconduct or complaints filed against the attorney. You can also search online for any news articles or public records regarding the attorney's conduct.
How do you recover money from an attorney who took your money and did nothing?
Hire another attorney, or find an attorney that will work probono (offer ~50% to insure you find someone who will take it). He will guide you the rest of the way. Also If you have a complaint with an attorney you should contact the local Bar Association as they are the regulatory body governing attorney conduct.
What is the job description of a corporate paralegal?
Corporate paralegals assist lawyers in all stages of corporate transactions and with the preparation of documents necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.
Does Indiana have a law against attorney client sexual contact?
It isn't a law, however the Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit it. An attorney may be disciplined for it. Discipline can range from a fine, public or private reprimand, suspension from practice, or disbarment. You can find the Rules of Professional Conduct online in related links below.
