1. Why did Ms. Ross state in the investigation that attorney Smith authorized her to sign pleadings on his behalf?
2. At what point in the facts do you think Smith could have righted the ship before it crashed?
3. What was Smith’s defense to the charge that he violated Colorado’s version of ABA Model Rule 5.3? What was the court’s response?
4. How did the ABA Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions factor into the court’s sanction? Do you think the sanction imposed was sufficient?
5. Even though Ms. Ross wasn’t charged with anything, do you think this case could serve as the basis for removing her from any paralegal organizations to which she might have belonged?