then two days later is appointed as the court appointed attorney for an opposing party in the case? Just FYI the attorney never signed a retainer agreement with the first party while discussing the issues of the case over the phone but she did give legal advise and her opinion on the case.
2007-12-18 12:25:39 · 6 answers · asked by lahockeyg 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is a non-parental child custody case...the attorney is now representing the child in this case.
2007-12-18 12:34:15 · update #1
Thank you for your speedy and helpful responses!!!
2007-12-18 12:36:23 · update #2
Very probably, yes.
But the question's a little confusing. How was there an 'opposing party' and then a court appointment?
As a general rule, you are entitled to a court appointed attorney only in a criminal matter, where the "opposing party" is the DA.
Richard
2007-12-18 12:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The attorney should have told the judge who appointed him that he had a conflict.
2007-12-18 12:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if no money was exchanged then the attorney was not your attorney, therefore no conflict,.....
2007-12-18 13:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert but it stinks conflict
2007-12-19 04:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
agreed with Funk...recuse himself. You can tell the Judge about this too.
2007-12-18 12:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by Empress Jan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it would be a conflict of interest.
always HAVE YOUR OWN LAWYER,IF YOU DON'T LIKE HIM,FIRE HIM HIRE A DIFFERENT ONE.
2007-12-18 12:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋