The Virginia State Bar Legal Ethics Committee has withdrawn two 1990 legal ethics opinions out of concern they might lead lawyers astray in matters involving powers of attorney. The two opinions – LEO 1313 and 1339 – take the view that a law firm hired to prepare a power of attorney is representing the attorney [...]
VSB ethics panel scratches 2 LEOs
November 16th, 2012 · Comments Off · Bar Associations
Tags:Ethics·Virginia State Bar·Wills & Trusts
Let me entertain you – but first get the court’s OK
July 11th, 2007 · Comments Off · Civil Cases, Virginia Court of Appeals
Elder law is a growing field of practice, and we all know why. What lawyers don’t always know is how to balance the different hats they may have to wear when serving elderly or incapacitated clients. A new Fairfax case highlights one issue of concern: Should a lawyer appointed as a guardian and conservator draft [...]
