After Five Years with a Small Three-Attorney Law Firm, a Paralegal

After five years with a small three-attorney law firm, a paralegal accepts a position with a twenty-attorney firm that employs ten paralegals. After starting the position, the paralegal notices that her name has been added to the firm's letterhead. All of the other paralegals are also listed on the letterhead, and each one is clearly identified as a paralegal. Has the firm violated any ethical rule by listing the names of the paralegals on its letterhead?

A) Yes, because it conveys false and misleading information by suggesting that the paralegals are licensed to practice law
B) Yes, because the Model Rules expressly prohibit listing any names on letterhead, except those of licensed attorneys
C) No, because the Model Rules permit listing non-lawyer staff if their non-lawyer status is clearly indicated
D) No, because the Model Rules do not include any regulation of law firm letterhead

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