Can a lawyer represent his biological daughter and grandson in a child support hearing ? Conflict of Interest

Question

Or does this present a conflict of interest? TY

Answer 1

Yes, you know them the best and should. It isn't against the law.

Answer 2

No, a lawyer is always suppose to have the best interest of his client in mind.  Therefore it is OK to represent a child in court. It would be a conflict of interest for him to offer to represent someone he didn't want to provide with the best representation possible.  Example offering to represent the ex-son in law if he hates him and wants to subtly make him lose.

For example a lawyer who owned stock in Citibank could defend them from a gigantic lawsuit, but it would be a conflict of interest if he was the prosecutor and his stock might lose value if the lawsuit wins.

Answer 3

yes it would only be a conflict of interest if he was prosucting after all most defense attorneys think their clients are innocent anyways

Answer 4

Yes we can. We can represent any family. Doctors are the only ones i know of who cannot perform medically on their family.

Answer 5

I would say, he could probably legally do it, but I don't believe I know of any lawyer that would ethically. He would have someone else, even in his own firm take the case.  

Answer 6

Yes legally and ethically, but there is an emotional involvement which can blind an attorney to certain issues that an objective attorney would see.

Michael

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