A Paralegal Works for a Sole Practitioner Who Practices Mainly

A paralegal works for a sole practitioner who practices mainly in personal injury law. At a time prior to hiring the paralegal, the attorney prepared a brochure outlining what a person should do if injured. The brochure includes information on getting medical treatment, dealing with an insurance company, keeping records, etc. The brochure also contains the attorney's name, office address, and telephone number. The paralegal sees a person lying on the ground after a hit-and-run incident. The paralegal helps the injured person by providing emergency first aid until an ambulance arrives. The next day, the paralegal visits the injured person in the hospital and gives her a copy of the brochure. Can the paralegal's conduct result in discipline against the attorney?

A) Yes, because the paralegal implicitly approved of the brochure when he gave it to the injured person.
B) Yes, because the paralegal engaged in conduct prohibited to the attorney when the paralegal gave the brochure to the injured person.
C) Yes, because attorneys are ethically prohibited from preparing and distributing informational brochures.
D) Yes, because paralegals and attorneys are not licensed to provide emergency first aid treatment.

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