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Paralegals responsibility for knowing!
I am a student at college, studying to be a Paralegal. So my question is just a question, not a problem! If working as a paralegal for a Lawyer, you found out that he was using funds from a clients trust funds for his business operations. Do I have a legal responsibility to inform the Bar, or just turn my head?

Asked on 8/31/05, 8:32 pm

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Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

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Re: Paralegals responsibility for knowing!

Duh! Client trust funds belong to the client, not the attorney. Misuse is a form of theft.

Answered on 9/01/05, 10:55 am

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