Setting the Standard for Paralegal Excellence in Central Florida since 1983
CFPA, Inc & Ethics
CFPA has been organized for the purposes set forth below:
A. To establish a
professional organization for legal assistants/paralegals (hereinafter "paralegals")
in the Central Florida area.
B. To promote high standards of ethical conduct among its members which shall
not be inconsistent with the Model Code of Professional Responsibility of the
American Bar Association and the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Florida
Bar.
C. To foster, promote, and otherwise encourage the growth and advancement of paralegals
throughout the Central
Florida area.
D. To meet and fulfill the needs of paralegals who are practicing in law firms,
governmental agencies, corporate law departments, or in any other capacity, in
the Central Florida area.
E. To promote and encourage student involvement in the profession, to fulfill
the needs of students enrolled in paralegal programs in the Central Florida area, and to work with paralegal educators in the
development of curricula for training programs in order to achieve competency
and proficiency in the profession.
F. To provide a forum for its members to share and exchange experiences, ideas,
opinions, and expertise.
G. To sponsor and hold seminars, workshops, and other programs of instruction
and training of paralegals designed to develop or improve their skills and
capabilities.
H. To advance the understanding within the legal community and the general
public concerning the use of paralegals and the delivery of quality legal
services performed by them.
I. To serve as a resource for information and assistance to paralegals, bar associations,
and paralegal educators.
J. To promote harmonious relations and mutual understanding and cooperation between
its members and other paralegals throughout the Central Florida area and the State of Florida.
K. To promote a mutually beneficial understanding between CFPA and its members and
other organizations involved directly or indirectly with the advancement and development
of the paralegal profession.
L. To support the
programs, purposes, aims, and goals of NALA.
Central Florida Paralegal Association, Inc. Bylaws - Amended and Restated proposed 04 Jun 2008 - adopted August 15, 2008