Of course, we need to know about it as soon as you learn it is going on. All you need to do is contact your local association president or NFPA representative to advise someone of the situation. You may remain involved, or if you choose, you can let us take it from there. Please remember that NFPA publishes several documents that can be of assistance to you when dealing with paralegal fee recoverability. Model Act for Paralegal Fee Recoverability Guidelines and Procedures Concerning Legislative Issues Paralegals can and do have an impact on this issue.
Paralegals can direct their future and lead their destiny.
With your help, we can ensure that the future of the paralegal profession remains secure. NFPA is your association and will work with you to achieve the best possible result. Susan D. Kligerman is the NFPA Vice President and Director of Positions and Issues and a member of the South Jersey Paralegal Association and Philadelphia Association of Paralegals. She has been a litigation paralegal for over 12 years and is president of Paralegal Enterprises Inc. in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Her firm provides contract paralegal services to attorneys.