Asked by Natalie Provancal on May 07, 2024

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The ABA adopted its Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistant Services in

A) 1991.
B) 1950.
C) 1959.
D) 2003.

ABA Model Guidelines

Standards or principles developed by the American Bar Association to guide the ethical practice of lawyers and legal professionals.

Legal Assistant Services

Professional support services provided to lawyers, including research, document preparation, and other administrative tasks, typically performed by individuals known as legal assistants or paralegals.

  • Describe the ethical codes, procedures, and regulations that govern attorneys' and paralegals' conduct.
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Agustin VelascoMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The ABA (American Bar Association) adopted its Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistant Services in 1991 to provide a framework for the appropriate use of legal assistants (now commonly referred to as paralegals) in legal practices.