The book provides a thorough examination of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct as they relate to legal assistants and includes an introduction to basic texts and materials used in legal ethics research.

Rev. ed. of: Legal assistant's practical guide to professional responsibility. 2nd ed. c2004.

This completely updated, definitive text on legal ethics and professional responsibility for legal assistants provides timely coverage of all ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal. The book includes: specific rules from the ABA Model Code and Model Rules on which state codes are based: references To The relevant ABA Guidelines For The Utilization of Legal Assistant Services; and ethical canons of the two major paralegal associations. Some features of special interest: The hallmarks that have Cannon's book so successful have been retained: extremely clear explanatory text accompanied by excellent examples; each chapter includes cases that demonstrate how the principles and rules are applied to legal assistants, review questions, and discussion questions that can be assigned as projects; Therese Cannon is a well-know and respected leader in paralegal education, and her book is regarded as one of the best available for paralegal students. The new Third Edition offers: new cases and trends in how states are addressing ethical isues involving paralegals; updated sections on unauthorized practice of law, non-lawyer legal services providers, conflicts of interest, and regulation; new information in chapter on confidentiality, particularly addressing changes resulting from technological innovations, and new cases dealing with confidentiality; coverage of new state ethical guidelines for using paralegals; and appendices updated with latest versions of ethical codes.

"College-level textbook on ethics and professional responsibility"--

The completely revised and updated fourth edition of the most trusted paralegal desk references on the market. Now fully revised and expanded: the bestselling desk reference for paralegals at any level. Each chapter has been completely updated to include the latest step-by-step instructions for every aspect of a paralegal's job, with new procedures, checklists, and resources throughout. Topics covered include: ? Paralegal ethics ? Training programs ? Court systems and court procedures ? Federal court practice and procedures ? Pretrial practice and procedure ? Legal research tools ? Electronic trial preparation procedures In addition to the general resources that will be of value to every paralegal, this guide also includes detailed information on practice and procedures for working in specialty law firms.

In Connecting Ethics and Practice: A Lawyer’s Guide to Professional Responsibility, Second Edition, Katerina Lewinbuk explains the legal, professional, and ethical constraints that regulate attorneys, while keeping the modern law professor and student in mind. Contemporary cases and articles are used to provide for an easier understanding of the Model Rules and Judicial Cannons, which assists in preparing for law school exams and the MPRE. The author employs a user-friendly coursebook format organized in a logical manner, while achieving a realistic and manageable length. Mind-maps are provided with every chapter to help students visualize and remember selected rules, and discussion questions are used to allow the students to fully comprehend and digest the reading, while also demonstrating real-life struggles most lawyers face at some point in their career. Based on the unique format, students systematically cover all important aspects of the legal journey from law school to the legal profession. New to the Second Edition: Two-color format and new design add visual appeal Revised chapters contain contemporary cases, discussions, and studies Updates include recent changes to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct New coverage includes: Discussion of the ethical issue relating to Judge Kavanaugh hearings Recent famous case of McCoy v. Louisiana New statistics re: women in the legal profession and malpractice claims against lawyers Professors and students will benefit from: The easy-to-follow logical sequence of all relevant rules that are clearly articulated at the beginning of the book and then reiterated accordingly in every chapter Structured material that is well-suited for a new or experienced professor Chapters based on quality readings as opposed to quantity Engaging, realistic examples that exhibit how each Rule relates to practice Simple, consistent organization of each chapter—offering a clear, logical layout and allowing for ease of use and teaching throughout Chapter introductions that begin with concise explanations of the applicable Rules to be discussed Controversial, contemporary, and thought-provoking readings Discussion questions at the end of each reading, as well as at the end of each chapter, that encourage colorful and lively dialogue and participation Table of Model Rules with applicable page numbers for easy reference