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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/23/2009 |
I have been a practicing civil trial attorney since 1989 and have a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics of law, medicine and business. I am Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and am Certified as a Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. I can answer questions dealing with general ethics principles, including legal ethics, medical ethics, bioethics and business ethics. I do not give legal advice over the internet. For more information, you can view my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM |
Recent Answers
2009-11-16 Refund of Attorney's Fees:
Phil, An attorney must be diligent and protect the client's interests. If the attorney was not diligent, it is certainly fair to request the fees be returned. If the attorney is not willing to do
2009-11-16 moral character admission to NY BAr:
I suggest your friend be honest and complete with the bar application. Worker ina cabaret is not illegal or immoral. Failing to tell the truth on the application is grounds for denial or revocation.
2009-11-10 Custody Case:
Veronica, It is not unethical for a family member to represent another member of the family. Although, it is ill-advised since the attorney may lack objectivity. It is also ill-advised because it
2009-10-06 Dating a client:
Beth, It depends on the policies and procedures of your company. You know this person from outside of the work context so there is nothing unethical about the relationship unless it is against your
2009-10-05 Wills and Probate:
Pat, The facts you state are really problematic. In most, if not all, jurisdictions an attorney is precluded from drafting a will which provides benefit for the attorney as a beneficiary. As the Executor
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