Which of the following statements regarding a paralegal’s duty to be honest and candid with their clients is TRUE?
(a) A paralegal is required to tell clients both the good and bad news about all matters relevant to their legal retainer
(b) A paralegal is only required to tell clients the good news about all matters relevant to their legal retainer
(c) A paralegal is only required to tell clients the bad news about all matters relevant to their legal retainer
(d) A paralegal is permitted to apply their professional judgment regarding which matters to tell their clients about that are relevant to their legal retainer
Authority: Text pp. 119-20; Paralegal Rules of Conduct Rule 3.02(1)-(3); Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines Guideline 7