Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Can paralegals handle their own cases or do only lawyers handle cases?

I know paralegals do background info on cases for lawyers but can they have their own cases, perhaps on the side, maybe in order to make partner or to become a 'full pledged' lawyer in time with cases under their belt? Is it possible?Can paralegals handle their own cases or do only lawyers handle cases?
I see from your other question you are asking in the context of writing a book. If you want a paralegal to be doing work independently, non-lawyers can be authorized by some administrative agencies (SSA and NY Workers' Comp come to mind) to represent individuals appearing before those agencies. In the case of the NY WCB, I believe it's as a ';licensed representative.'; If a paralegal were to be employed by a law firm, it is unlikely that they would do this on the side - it would be a part of his or her job to do this.





Hope that helps.Can paralegals handle their own cases or do only lawyers handle cases?
No
They can do all the work, but they cannot get the big bucks. Better go to law school if you want the green backs.
Nope.





Paralegals are glorfied secretaries.
nope
No, they have no standing in court, and are not members of the Bar or court!





However, in Vermont, the only remaining state, you can become a lawyer by interning in a law practice!
Well depends on how you read that question, if your wondering if a paralegal was on trial could they handle their own case, yes, its your constitutional right to have a representative of your own choosing, including yourself. If you mean representing somebody else as a lawyer no, you have the right to choose your own representative in a court of law but that representation cannot claim to be an attorney at law/lawyer unless they are on the Bar.

How Private/Family Matter Court Cases Are Held?

How are private and family matter court cases are held?How Private/Family Matter Court Cases Are Held?
Most family law cases are handled in closed court and are done under seal. This includes divorce, child custody, etc. However, not all ';private matters'; are closed. A rape case or child molestation is the best example of where the Courts have decided the defendants rights to a public trial outweigh any privacy interest of the victim.How Private/Family Matter Court Cases Are Held?
Private family court cases..are closed cases..only the parties involved..the lawyers..judge/staff are in attendance

Hey guys , If anybody knows about where I can find cases about political asylum ? I mean the real cases in net?

Im just working right now on my political asylum case , but I need more information about it , like how to build case , how to proof that your case i mean I need to know all process , thnksHey guys , If anybody knows about where I can find cases about political asylum ? I mean the real cases in net?
George Bush's house in Dallas.

Is the Adoption & Safe Families Act strictly followed in all child abuse/neglect cases?

Or can a judge extend the timeline for a permanacy hearing on a case by case basis.Is the Adoption %26amp; Safe Families Act strictly followed in all child abuse/neglect cases?
ASFA can be used only in situations where there has been termination of parental rights before. It is up to the Child protection agency and the judge to determine if it applies to a specific case. There are times where they decide it is not best to apply ASFA to a case. So yes it is determined on a case by case basis based on what is truly best for the child(ren) involved.Is the Adoption %26amp; Safe Families Act strictly followed in all child abuse/neglect cases?
The act was only created as a way for social services to get their cut in the adoption industry.
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  • What are the Komi grammatical cases?

    I have read on Wikipedia that the Komi language has 27 grammatical cases. I would like to know which are they.What are the Komi grammatical cases?
    So far I have found 16 cases: nominative, genitive, possessive, allative, accusative, instrumental, comitative, abessive, consecutive, inessive, elative, illative, approximative, egressive, prolative, terminative. The number of morphological forms of cased nouns is doubled by two different possessive suffix classes: individual possession suffixes and collective possession suffixes. Hope, it helps. If I come across more cases in the Komi language, I'll let you know (I am reading the Komi grammar right now)

    How do I find the figures deatiling soliciotrs claim for criminal legal aid cases from the Legal Services comm

    The Law Society or Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) should be able to help





    Law Society: http://www.lawsoc.org.uk/


    LAPG: http://www.lapg.co.uk/How do I find the figures deatiling soliciotrs claim for criminal legal aid cases from the Legal Services comm
    If it's your case then you have a right to know how much they're billing the LSC anyway. If it's all the work of a particular firm you could try writing to the Freedom of Information team at the LSC. Increasingly you might find that they regard this information as commercially sensitive and won't give it to you, especially once tendering comes in.How do I find the figures deatiling soliciotrs claim for criminal legal aid cases from the Legal Services comm
    All amounts are capped anyway! contact the legal services commission they should have rates on the website perhaps.

    How many of the court cases swamping family courts is facilitated by liberalism?

    Thanks in advance for your answers. God bless.








    http://www.timesunion.com/ASPStories/Sto鈥?/a>How many of the court cases swamping family courts is facilitated by liberalism?
    many court cases is facilitated by liberalism.How many of the court cases swamping family courts is facilitated by liberalism?
    Wow, that is a thinker question that has no real answer, but anyone could have a hunch that a huge percentage of court cases are due to liberalism. I would say they are also due to the secularization of our society. I think there are some good books about that out there. I'll research and get back at ya.... (I have not read these, but they look very interesting)





    *A Rumor of Angels (1969), Peter L. Berger


    *Why Conservative Churches Are Growing, Dean Kelley


    *Judicial Power and American Character: Censoring Ourselves in an Anxious Age. By Robert F. Nagel


    *The World's Last Night and Other Essays, C.S. Lewis


    *God In The Dock, C. S. Lewis





    These are just a few I found that look really interesting. These authors show why a lack of values may cause a nation to fail from the inside out.
    Fox is a prime example of the hypocrites who agree with you and makes statements like this.





    They sued in federal court to uphold their right to lie in the news programs they say are fair and balanced.





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    In February 2003, a Florida Court of Appeals unanimously agreed with an assertion by FOX News that there is no rule against distorting or


    falsifying the news in the United States.
    The Bible Belt South has the lowest graduation rates and the highest number of teenage births. Crystal Meth use is highest in rural areas. In the book Freakonomics, the economists discovered that the massive drop in crime in the 90's coincided with Roe v Wade. So in that context, it looks more like the conservative pro-life mindset bears more responsibility for much of the crime we have today.
    Very few. Most of them are because people shouldn't be married or because children were born out of wedlock. I don't see how that relates to liberalism, as conservatives have shown they aren't so morally righteous.
    Three. Glad I could help.
    The link doesn't say. Sorry you couldn't read it yourself.