Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Georgia
Your attorney as a witness
Can an attorney who has been excused for health reasons appear later as a witness for his client?
Asked on 1/24/06, 9:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle
Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
Re: Your attorney as a witness
You provided little relevant information, but it is generalyl improper for a lawyer to appear as a witness in a case in which he is/has been involved as a lawyer. Beyond that, it is a good question to ask the lawyer(s) involved in the case.
Answered on 1/24/06, 10:20 am