Many paralegals fit into three areas of law; traditional, freelance and legal document assistants. Which is most likely to encounter UPL charges? Are you at risk? This program will discuss the balance between offering the best possible services and staying within the legal boundaries.

 

 

 

It is expected that paralegals can distinguish between permissible and impermissible conduct in the area of UPL.

 

Do you know…

- Which paralegal is most vulnerable to UPL charges?

- What is allowed and what is not.

- Responsibilities attorneys cannot delegate to paralegals

- What are the consequences?

 

 

 

8:30 a.m.

 

9:00 a.m.

- What exactly is the practice of law?

- When is the practice of law by a non lawyer authorized? (Do you know the exceptions?)

 

9:30 a.m.

Colorado cases where the “tail wagged the dog.”

- People v. Reynolds

- People v. Ann Frances Stewart

 

10:00 a.m.

- Fines?

- Cease and desist letter?

- First degree misdemeanors?

 

10:30 a.m.

 

10:45 a.m.

 

12:00 p.m.

 

 

 

James Coyle, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel Denver Colorado, graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1985.  From 1985 until November 1990, he was associated with the law firm of Bruno, Bruno & Colin, P.C., representing police officers and other public officials in federal civil rights litigation, employment law, and other matters.  In November 1990 he became Assistant Disciplinary Counsel for the Colorado Supreme Court.  His present title is Deputy Regulation Counsel. In that capacity, he supervises the trial division of the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel; prosecutes lawyers in disciplinary, disability and contempt proceedings; represents the Board of Law Examiners in defending admissions cases; represents the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee in investigating and prosecuting injunctive and contempt proceedings against non-lawyers; and handles other functions delegated to the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

 

Philip A. Cherner is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney, having tried over 150 felonies over the last 29 years in federal and state courts.  He has testified as an expert in trial practice and ethics on several occasions and has taught law for 16 years.  Martindale-Hubbell© rating AV.  Phil Cherner is a past president of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, and is presently on the board of directors.  In 2005 he was named "Abolitionist of the Year" by Coloradans Against the Death Penalty.

 

 

Denver - CBA-CLE Classroom, 1900 Grant Street, Ste. 300

Colorado Springs - 421 South Tejon Street, Ste 100

Grand Junction - 1250 E. Sherwood Drive