California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 5.6 — ParalegalsSection 6451
It is unlawful for a paralegal to perform any services for a consumer except as performed under the direction and supervision of the attorney, law firm, corporation, government agency, or other entity that employs or contracts with the paralegal. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a paralegal who is employed by an attorney, law firm, governmental agency, or other entity from providing services to a consumer served by one of these entities if those services are specifically allowed by statute, case law, court rule, or federal or state administrative rule or regulation. “Consumer” means a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, or public entity.
Notes
Prohibits a paralegal from providing consumer services except under the direction and supervision of the employing or contracting attorney, firm, corporation, government agency, or other entity. Preserves services specifically authorized by statute, case law, court rule, or administrative rule, and defines “consumer” to include natural persons and listed private or public entities.
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Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6451 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-5-6/section-6451