American Bar Association
WEBThe ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of …
Free Legal Help - American Bar Association
WEBLegal Aid. Federally funded legal services offices provide lawyers who are experts in helping low-income people with legal problems. Pro Bono. Pro bono programs match low-income clients with volunteer lawyers, who agree to take their cases for free.
Model Rules of Professional Conduct - Table of Contents
WEBPodcasting Model Rule 1.9. Rule 1.10 Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule. Rule 1.11 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees. Rule 1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral. Rule 1.13 Organization as Client.
Find Legal Help - American Bar Association
WEBFindlegalhelp.org is provided as a public service by the American Bar Association's Legal Services Division. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice or legal representation. Because of the rapidly changing nature of the law and our reliance upon outside sources, we make no warranty or guarantee of the ...
Lawyer Licensing - American Bar Association
WEBLawyer Licensing. Lawyers are licensed by a state agency in each state. That agency can help you to find out if a person has a law license and is permitted to practice in a particular state. Select a state from the list below for the agency in your state. New Hampshire - Call the New Hampshire Bar Association (603-224-6942) to determine if a ...
Understanding Stare Decisis - American Bar Association
WEBDec 16, 2022 · Stare Decisis—a Latin term that means “let the decision stand” or “to stand by things decided”—is a foundational concept in the American legal system. To put it simply, stare decisis holds that courts and judges should honor “precedent”—or the decisions, rulings, and opinions from prior cases. Respect for precedents gives the ...
Approved Programs Directory - American Bar Association
WEBThis Directory contains information on all current ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs. The list of programs is updated in February and August of each year to reflect newly approved programs and to remove programs that are no longer ABA approved. If a program is not listed, it is not an ABA approved paralegal education program.
What if I am unhappy with my lawyer? - American Bar Association
WEBFirst, talk with your lawyer. A lack of communication causes many problems. If your lawyer appears to have acted improperly, or did not do something that you think he or she should have done, talk with your lawyer about it. You may be satisfied once you understand the circumstances better. I have tried to discuss my complaints with my lawyer.
Rule 1.5: Fees - American Bar Association
WEBClient-Lawyer Relationship. (a) A lawyer shall not make an agreement for, charge, or collect an unreasonable fee or an unreasonable amount for expenses. The factors to be considered in determining the reasonableness of a fee include the following: (1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the ...
Educational Information for Paralegals - American Bar Association
WEBTo become eligible for ABA approval, a program must have been in operation for at least two academic years and have graduated students and must fully satisfy all requirements of the ABA Guidelines. A directory of ABA Approved Paralegal Education Programs is maintained on the website. New programs are approved semi-annually, at the ABA …