Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

If an attorney is employed for a company. Can this same attorney represent the owner of the company's wife for a divorce? Is this a conflict of interest? What happens if he does represent her?


Asked on 1/04/10, 7:50 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

This situation will be fact specific, but it certainly sounds as though there may be a conflict of interest. Any legal conclusion will depend upon what you mean by "company", "owner", and "employed", among other factual details. Both parties should be represented, and I recommend retaining an attorney. Please feel free to contact my office. 617-357-4898.

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Answered on 1/09/10, 9:30 am

More facts are needed to determine if there is a conflict of interest. However, there could be a conflict that needs to be waived or the attorney may not proceed to represent the wife.

I suggest you confer with an attorney and provide them with additional information.

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Answered on 1/09/10, 9:55 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

I disagree. I see no conflict so far.

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Answered on 1/09/10, 1:45 pm


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