Description

Unit 5 Discussion: Disciplinary Counsel v. Hernandez

Discussion Overview

This discussion will help you get to discuss what you have read about in this Unit.

Grading

This discussion is worth 40 points (10 points for each question in Step 2, 10 points for your replies). Use the attached rubric to determine if you are meeting the objectives of the assignment for full credit.

Directions:

Step 1 Read and Review:

Review ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services, Preamble, Guideline 1 and Comments from last week.

Read ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services, Guideline 3-4 and Comments

Read: Disciplinary Counsel v. Hernandez, Supreme Court of Ohio (2013)

Step 2:

Discuss the Hernandez case as it relates to Guidelines 3 and 4. Your discussion should include the following:

Identify the ruling Court, state the issue(s) of the case, and state the Court’s holding in the case.

How does Hernandez relate to Guidelines 3 and 4?

Does Hernandez offer any practical guidance for the Paralegal on the job? If so what guidance is offered or implied for the Paralegal in the workplace?