Legal Question in Real Estate Law in North Carolina
Firm with multiple lawyers
Hi, Can a firm with multiple lawyers represent me and then one of the other lawyers from the same firm represent the person that I am sueing?
Thanks,
TC
Asked on 7/17/06, 9:20 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: Firm with multiple lawyers
If there are circumstances which justify the dual representation, and if a "wall" is built between the two attorneys, it may be ethical. However, I would try to either get another attorney or get the opposing counsel dismissed.
Answered on 7/17/06, 10:07 am