is it legal for an attorney to represent you in a child custody case and then go against you in another one?
By admin on Aug 27, 2008 in Child Custody Law, Law & Ethics
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RP McMurphy, Freethinker | Sep 1, 2008 | Reply
Yes, it’s legal.
Unsolicited advice, with multiple child custody issues it sounds like you probably have some bigger issues than attorneys you don’t like.
Lillian | Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
You can do nothing. Get another attorney.
Emmanuel M | Sep 5, 2008 | Reply
Get a Lawyer
Qwyrx | Sep 8, 2008 | Reply
Contact the state bar association. I believe that this is possible, but there would be some very complex rules that this lawyer would have to follow (i.e., not using private information that you told that lawyer previously in the present case). For that matter, talk to your current lawyer, and explain the situation in detail
TexarkanaGirl | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply
there’s nothing you can do.. you should’ve gotten to your original lawyer first. or held a retainer with them.
tony w | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply
As long as it does not involve any thing to do with the other case I believe to my opinion that attorney in most states can do so .
Tommo is here to help | Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
it’s not illegal
get another attorney
upgrade | Sep 13, 2008 | Reply
sometimes it goes like that…attorneys work for money not for the person
Courtney B | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply
It might be considered a conflict of interest. I’d hire another attorney and ask them what they think.
JeffH | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply
One might reasonably think that attorney-client information you shared during the course of your fist custody case and it’s potential direct relevance to your current custody case would make it unethical and perhaps illegal for that attorney to represent an opposing party… But, we all know lawyers write the laws now don’t we?
I’d call your state’s bar association and find out what the law in your state says regarding your situation.
Good luck.
BTW, I don’t think every lawyer is a scumbag, so you may have some luck in finding a good one.
LegalBeagle | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply
You may be able to file a motion with the court asking to disqualify the attorney based on conflict of interest. In general, it is unethical and improper for an attorney to represent you on one matter, and then represent an opposing side against you on a matter that is substantially related to the matter in which the attorney first represented you. You should consult an attorney in your state, or contact your local bar association. I wouldn’t recommend doing it yourself.