Legal Question in Workers Comp in North Carolina

In North Carolina, is an attorney allowed to advance money to his client prior to the case being settled. The advance is from his firm.


Asked on 5/07/11, 9:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bob Bollinger Bollinger Law Firm PC

No. That violates our Rules of Professional Conduct. The lawyer can advance the costs of the case, but cannot advance cash to the client for the client's living expenses.

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Answered on 6/30/11, 4:41 pm


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