Emeril is a licensed paralegal who was retained by his client Anthony to defend him on a speeding charge
Emeril is a licensed paralegal who was retained by his client Anthony to defend him on a speeding charge that is being prosecuted in Provincial Offences Court. Two weeks before the scheduled trial, Anthony decided that he didn’t trust Emeril’s legal advice anymore and so he terminated the retainer and hired another paralegal to represent him. To comply with his professional obligations as a paralegal, what steps is Emeril required to take with Anthony’s file?
Authority: Text pp. 172-73; Paralegal Rules of Conduct Rule 3.07(1)(5); Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines Guideline 10
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