Ind. R. Prof'l. Cond., Use of Non-lawyer Assistants, Guideline 9.1
As amended through November 4, 2024
A non-lawyer assistant shall perform services only under the direct supervision of a lawyer authorized to practice in the State of Indiana. Independent non-lawyer assistants are prohibited from establishing a direct relationship with a client to provide legal services. A lawyer is responsible for all of the professional actions of a non-lawyer assistant performing services at the lawyer's direction and should take reasonable measures to ensure that the non-lawyer assistant's conduct is consistent with the lawyer's obligations under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Ind. R. Prof'l. Cond., Use of Non-lawyer Assistants, Guideline 9.1