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Q: Can a family member who is a lawyer represent another family member in family court in the state of West Virginia?
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Can a lawyer represent his own employee or can a lawyer represent his own family?

Generally, yes. But there are situations where an attorney must recuse himself, or other situations where the court will not permit a lawyer to represent a spouse. It's all on a case by case basis, and the law and also legal ethics will determine what may or shouldn't be done. The court is the final arbiter in these matters. But note that if an attorney represents a spouse, and it is later determined that it was illegal or unethical (owing to facts not know at the time), a complaint with the bar or even an indictment may follow. This is a general question, but this general answer probably outlines the situation adequately.


Can an american lawyer represent a canadian in canada?

No. Lawyers need to belong to that respective province's bar association.


Is there any real difference between the terms lawyer and attorney?

The main difference is the word usage which varies by area. In some areas lawyer and attorney are exactly the same thing. But in some areas the difference may be that a lawyer is learned in law, whereas an attorney actually can represent you.


Can a 17-year-old legally move out in West Virginia?

Generally, no. The age of majority is 18. That's when the law considers you an adult and you can make all your own decisions. Until then you need your parents' permission. In some cases a minor can be legally emancipated before they are 18. You would want to contact a family lawyer in West Virginia to ask about this. State and local laws are all different.


What are the origins of the word 'lawyer'?

The suffix 'yer' is often used to indicate someone that does something. Lawyer would be someone that does the law. Another example is sawyer, someone that saws.

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Does a lawyer have a lawyer?

If he needs one. There's a famous legal aphorism that "a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client." (Meaning: it's foolish to represent yourself; hire another lawyer to represent you.)


Can a lawyer defend a relative?

if he/she was your attorney no they can not represent your family members.well atleast not at the same time.atleast they are not suppose to!


Can a lawyer in another state speak on my behalf to insurance companies for a car accident?

Yes, they can represent you in another state. That is one advantage of using a lawyer there rather than locally.


Does a child lawyer represent the family or child?

A child lawyer, sometimes called a guardian ad litem, will represent the best interest of the child and only the child. These types of lawyers usually come into play during child custody battles.


Do you have a family lawyer for your family?

I do not have a family lawyer for my family at this time. However, should the conditions change in which a lawyer is required, I will be sure to have one.


Can a lawyer represent a landlord?

Yes.


Do you have to be a lawyer to represent yourself as a advocate?

no.


Can a lawyer represent a boyfriend?

No the cannot.


Do you need a lawyer for your demurrer hearing or can you represent yourself?

Will represent self


Can your lawyer go to court for you?

A lawyer is hired to represent you. So yes, lawyers go to court to represent you. HOWEVER, in most cases, you are still required to be present with your lawyer in the court room.


Who was Archibald Stuart?

he was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He became a member of the Virginia house of delegates in 1830. he was a nineteenth century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He became a member of the Virginia house of delegates in 1830.


Can you get a lawyer if you owe another lawyer money?

Absolutely. Attorneys are not biased because you may owe another money. Now the attorney whom you owe money too may refuse to represent you until all monies are paid and you place a retainer.