I have a very good friend of mine who is a attorney in the State of WV. He has been convicted of 2nd degree manslaugter charges from a unfortunate incident while driving. My question is, can he still practice law, or does he lose his licence as well? He still remains one of my most trusted friends both as a person, and a business associate,and is a specialized attorney in real estate and corporate law. I still retain him as our attorney. While incarcerated, can he write legal briefs for us, and are they binding? Any information would be helpful to me. Thanks.
2007-03-07 00:01:05 · 2 answers · asked by Kevin T 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is up to the bar associaton of West Virginia. They usually take care of their buddies as much as possible, whether or not it is in the public interest. Heck, they will probably make him their President when he is released.
2007-03-07 00:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No he can not practice law. Attorneys are officers of the court and can not be felons. It would be like the police or a judge with a felony. When the State licensing agency catches up with him his license will be revoked. Attorneys actions are to be in compliance with the law and they take a oath to keep them that way. His license to practice has to be formally revoked, so if this has not happened then he can still practice until then. after that he can write your briefs but he can not be your Representative, you Will have to add your name as a prose( yourself) litigant. Good luck
2007-03-07 01:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by Toolegit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋