Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California
Can an attorney make payments on behalf of his clients debt
Can an attorney cure arrearages to prevent his or her clients pending foreclosure out of the attorneys own pocket? Property in question involved in multi party litigation. Involved attorneys suggest paying because their clients cannot afford to contribute. This action done to prevent property from being lost and relegating case to be a loss without the property selling thus no party or attorney gets paid and loosing clients settlement.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Can an attorney make payments on behalf of his clients debt
No!
It is unethical to lend clients money, under any circumstances.
Re: Can an attorney make payments on behalf of his clients debt
No!
It is unethical to lend clients money, under any circumstances.
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