Case Problem:
David Barrett, the managing partner of a Tallahassee, Florida, law firm, hired Chad Cooper, an ordained minister, as a “paralegal.” Barrett told Cooper to “do whatever you need to do to bring in some business” and “go out and … get some clients.” To assist Cooper in finding personal injury clients, Barrett paid Cooper to attend a hospital chaplain’s course. In March of 1994, Molly Glass’s son was critically injured by an automobile while riding a bicycle. At the hospital, Cooper identified himself as a chaplain and consoled Molly Glass, prayed with her, and gave her the business card of the firm. Barrett’s firm ultimately represented Glass and received a settlement. Cooper was paid a salary and bonuses for this case and other similar referrals. Was it ethical and legal to use Cooper to attract potential clients?
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format and also include references.