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Why are paralegals not allowed to give legal advisors to clients

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main reason a Paralegal can’t answer your legal question is because of Rule 5.3 of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct. Only a licensed Attorney may dispense legal advice. It is considered unauthorized practice of law for a Paralegal to give legal advice
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