Rule 1.12 - Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral(a) A licensed paralegal practitioner shall not represent anyone in connection with a matter in which the licensed paralegal practitioner participated personally and substantially as an arbitrator, mediator or other third-party neutral, unless all parties to the proceeding give informed consent, confirmed in writing.(b) A licensed paralegal practitioner shall not negotiate for employment with any person who is involved as a party or as counsel for a party in a matter in which the licensed paralegal practitioner is participating personally and substantially as an arbitrator, mediator or other third-party neutral.(c) If a licensed paralegal practitioner is disqualified by paragraph (a), no attorney or licensed paralegal practitioner in a firm with which that licensed paralegal practitioner is associated may knowingly undertake or continue representation in the matter unless: (1) the disqualified licensed paralegal practitioner is timely screened from any participation in the matter and is apportioned no part of the fee from that matter; and(2) written notice is promptly given to the parties and any appropriate tribunal.Utah. Sup. Ct. R. Prof'l. Prac. 1.12
Adopted September 4, 2018, effective 11/1/2018.