Paralegal A told Paralegal B that when researching the rules of professional conduct, it is important to cite the ABA, because the ABA, being the largest regulatory body for lawyers and paralegals, creates the standard for ethical rules. Is Paralegal A correct in explaining what the ABA is and the precedent it sets? What are the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct?
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Yes paralegal A is correct in explaining what the ABA is and the precedent it sets for other states when adopting rules for lawyers. The ADA rules of professional conduct were first introduced in the mid-1980s to provide a “model for state rules of professional responsibility for lawyers.” While the ABA rules of professional conduct are considered a good model and guideline for states to follow, they have no legal authority and it is individual state that should be followed.
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