Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

lawyers dating clients

My friend has an attorney who keeps pressuring her into dating him. He offers her cars, trips, and gifts. Is it unethical for an attorney to be trying to date a client he is currently representing? If so, what are the consequences and where would I make a complaint?


Asked on 3/29/07, 10:36 pm

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Johm Smith tom's

Re: lawyers dating clients

Assuming he is currently representing her, she would have to make the complaint to the state bar association, but there is a balancing test that applies. She would be better off just getting a new lawyer and having that one also any fees due the old one.

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Answered on 3/29/07, 11:49 pm


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