Our Mission
NALS of
Washington is dedicated to enhancing the competencies and contributions of
members in the legal services profession. It accomplishes its mission and
supports the public interest through:
•Continuing legal education and resource materials;
•Networking opportunities at the local, state, regional, and national levels;
•Commitment to the Code of Ethics and professional standards; and
•Professional certification programs and designations.
NALS of Washington was organized in 1964 and is a chartered state association of
NALS, a nonunion, nonpartisan, and nonprofit association.
We offer legal education and professional enhancement at various locations
around the state throughout the year.
Code of Ethics
Members
of NALS® are bound by the objectives of this association and the standards
of conduct required of the legal profession.
Every member shall:
Encourage respect for the law and the administration of justice;
Observe rules governing privileged communications and confidential
information;
Promote and exemplify high standards of loyalty, cooperation, and courtesy;
Perform all duties of the profession with integrity and competence; and
Pursue a high order of professional attainment.
Integrity and high standards of conduct are fundamental to the success of
our professional association. This code is promulgated by NALS® and accepted
by its members to accomplish these ends.
Canon 1.
- Members of this association shall maintain a high degree of
competency and integrity through continuing education to better assist the
legal profession in fulfilling its duty to provide quality legal services to
the public.
Canon 2.
- Members of this association shall maintain a high standard of
ethical conduct and shall contribute to the integrity of this association
and the legal profession.
Canon 3.
- Members of this association shall avoid a conflict of interest
pertaining to a client matter.
Canon 4.
- Members of this association shall preserve and protect the
confidences and privileged communications of a client.
Canon 5.
- Members of this association shall exercise care in using
independent professional judgment and in determining the extent to which a
client may be assisted without the presence of a lawyer and shall not act in
matters involving professional legal judgment.
Canon 6.
- Members of this association shall not solicit legal business on
behalf of a lawyer.
Canon 7.
- Members of this association, unless permitted by law, shall not
perform paralegal functions except under the direct supervision of a lawyer
and shall not advertise or contract with members of the general public for
the performance of paralegal functions.
Canon 8.
- Members of this association, unless permitted by law, shall not
perform any of the duties restricted to lawyers or do things which lawyers
themselves may not do and shall assist in preventing the unauthorized
practice of law.
Canon 9.
- Members of this association not licensed to practice law shall
not engage in the practice of law as defined by statutes or court decisions.
Canon 10.
- Members of this association shall do all other things
incidental, necessary, or expedient to enhance professional responsibility
and participation in the administration of justice and public service in
cooperation with the legal profession.
...the association for legal professionals
