2006-09-26 16:33:52 · 5 answers · asked by tim g 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
"What happens if a lawyer's license is suspended while he is defending a client?"
The quick answer to your question is "The attorney will be disqualified to appear on behalf of any clients and the client will be entitled to a certain period of time to find a new attorney."
Any monies advanced to the attorney that were not used should be returned to the client as should a copy of the client's case file.
2006-09-26 17:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by ParaNYC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, it is up to the lawyer to disclose the suspension to his or her clients. The problem arises when most states really don't have a specific enforcement mechanism to notify the lawyer's clients or to track all of his or her cases.
I am aware of a case in California where the lawyer resigned with disciplinary charges pending. The State Bar said it was up to the local district attorney to prosecute. The local D.A. said it was up to the State Bar to stop him. The State Bar finally took action after a local judge called them directly to complain that the lawyer was still appearing in his court.
2006-09-27 02:11:43 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the lawyer was disbar he has no right to appear in court to defend his client..the judge can order direct contempt to the said lawyer for illegal practice of law profession..only lawyer with license can appear in court to depend his client...
2006-09-27 00:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by brockenpromise 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to pass the case on to another lawyer...if their license is suspended they can not practice law at all.
2006-09-26 23:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Country Girl for Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you get to pay to bring the other lawyer up to speed.
2006-09-26 23:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋