2007-01-05 17:05:54 · 8 answers · asked by soireesunlimited 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Generally, yes. However, there are some circumstances in which it would not be ethical - such as preparing a Will in which the lawyer is named as a beneficiary.
2007-01-05 17:11:19 · answer #1 · answered by Quantum Aurelius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lawyer who answered should know. Otherwise I disagree with most of the answers if the lawyer is good at what he does. I imagine that the lawyer would have even greater incentive to do a good job. It isn't like a dr treating a relative as it isn't a matter of life & death. There is nothing unethical about the practice or it would be forbidden.
My sister's husband has represented me & I appreciated his (free) assistance.
2007-01-06 05:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how closely related. Not a good idea. It is like a Doctor treating their own family members. They tend to either undertreat or overtreat the patient or in this case the client.
2007-01-06 01:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by allahsservant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that might be a conflict of interest.
But what do I know, I'm not a lawyer...lol
2007-01-06 01:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by RiverGirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... it's just as how people can represent themselves. You can be related.
2007-01-06 01:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shoudnt happen b/c of the jury finds out, the laywer could lose some credibility
2007-01-06 01:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by PD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can in America, but not advisable.
2007-01-06 01:07:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, of course, and often do...
2007-01-06 01:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋