hi, i am putting together a business plan and law school may be in the future of my real estate venture. a question that came up is upon my completion of law school would it be unethical for me to represent my family business which i have an interest in. states i intend on practicing in is Pennsylvania but i may have some dealings in the future in Virginia. the business may incorporate in Delaware in the future as well.
i would anticipate the majority of work in landlord tenant court but can forsee contract reviewing if needed.
2007-02-28 08:03:59 · 2 answers · asked by hisjr1971 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
A good rule of thumb: Disclosure.
As long as you disclose it, there should not be any conflict.
If there was an attorney in my family, I would definitely go to that person instead of someone I know nothing about.
Very similar to asking your doctor sister why you are having a specific symptom.
There is no conflict. But just in case, disclose it.
2007-02-28 17:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by no_mo_names 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a conflict of interest. You are simply representing a client that happens to be family and which you have a vested interest in.
A conflict would arise if someone asked you to represent them in any kind of dealing with any of your family members.
2007-02-28 17:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋