Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
Is it legal for a Lawyer and a Judge to own a business together and have the lawyer represent a client in the courtroom the Judge presides in?
Asked on 2/21/12, 10:00 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave
Andrew M. Casanave
It is legal for a lawyer and judge to share a business. It is probably against the ethical rules for that lawyer to litigate before that judge.
Answered on 2/21/12, 10:59 am