About Us

About Paralegal FAQ

The National Federation of Paralegal Associations defines a paralegal as "…a person qualified through education, training or work experience, to perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts and is customarily, but not exclusively, performed by a lawyer. This person may be retained or employed by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency, or other entity or may be authorized by administrative, statutory or court authority to perform this work." Paralegals adhere to recognized ethical standards and rules of professional responsibility.

Our Mission Is Two Fold:

The Consumer and Users of ADR Services:
To promote and expand the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by providing Mediation, Arbitration, Legal, Paralegal and Ombudsman resources to the general public.

The ADR Professional:
To facilitate the advancement of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Professional by promoting best practices, education and marketing opportunities for Mediators, Arbitrators, Lawyers, Paralegals and Ombudspersons.