Fulcrum_Design
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Connecticut
I am a business consultant and many times I have to research state and federal statues and regulations as part of my service, which I bill for. I am not a lawyer by the way.
My question is a general one, is it illegal for me to bill for "paralegal" or "legal" services even though I am not a lawyer or a paralegal? I am not pretending to be a lawyer but at times I am asked to research and give my opinion on regulatory or legal matters impacting a business operation. Of course I recommend my clients to follow up with thier attorneys but many times it just requires a lot of research and following up with the appropriate authorities, many of whom are attornys.
My invoice stated something like this:
Paralegal services for researching and reviewing Civil Right Act of 1969
Drafting purchase agreement
Representing client at zoning and hearing.
From time to time I am required to investigate state and federal laws and regulations depending on the industry I am representing, does this mean I can't bill for these services or should I be using different language?
Thank you
I am a business consultant and many times I have to research state and federal statues and regulations as part of my service, which I bill for. I am not a lawyer by the way.
My question is a general one, is it illegal for me to bill for "paralegal" or "legal" services even though I am not a lawyer or a paralegal? I am not pretending to be a lawyer but at times I am asked to research and give my opinion on regulatory or legal matters impacting a business operation. Of course I recommend my clients to follow up with thier attorneys but many times it just requires a lot of research and following up with the appropriate authorities, many of whom are attornys.
My invoice stated something like this:
Paralegal services for researching and reviewing Civil Right Act of 1969
Drafting purchase agreement
Representing client at zoning and hearing.
From time to time I am required to investigate state and federal laws and regulations depending on the industry I am representing, does this mean I can't bill for these services or should I be using different language?
Thank you