Para 297 The Professional Paralegal Syllabus

Course Syllabus:  Syllabus Para 297 Spring 2019 Manzano.docx

Meet Your Instructor: 

Professor Manzano has been a full time instructor at Santa Ana College for over 25 years.  He is presently the Chair of Legal Studies at Santa Ana College.  Professor Manzano has been an active member of the California State Bar since 1982.  Until his retirement from the practice of law in 2016, his area practice consisted of estate planning and business.  He has represented real estate agents, landowners, business owners as well as individuals.  Professor Manzano practice included transaction as well as business litigation.  His final litigation was a trade secrets case wherein the final judgment was in his client's favor for over $3,000,000. 

Professor Manzano has hired and utilized paralegals in his practice for over 30 years.  Yes, that is prior to Business and Professions code 6450. 

Professor Manzano will only answer students questions related to the class.  Professor Manzano will not represent students nor should any answer to a question be relied upon for legal purposes.  You are advised to seek an attorney if you need an answer to a legal question.

The dates on Course Summary Below is the last day to submit.  You are expected to turn in assignments and to participate in the discussion the entire period the discussion is open.  Some assignments require lead time to complete in a timely manner.  Read the instructions for each assignment so that you will demonstrate your ability to manage your time and meet deadlines.