Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

i hired and attorney to purchase a business. After the fact I found out that the attorney I hired previously represented the seller of the business i was buying AND he ad or his law firm represented the commercial property management company that gave me the lease. Is that not dual representation or agency?


Asked on 12/04/09, 9:20 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

If an attorney had a conflict of interest, which was not disclosed to you or waived by you, that is a unethical. I suggest you discuss the potential conflict with the attorney and get a second legal opinion to determine if you were adequately represented. If you cannot reach a resolution, you can report it to the Florida Bar.

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Answered on 12/09/09, 11:16 am
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

It is not duel if he was not representing him at the time. If it is a former client, however, there may still have been a conflict. But you don't mention any issue. Don't you like the deal or have you had second thoughts now and are looking for a way out.

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Answered on 12/09/09, 1:32 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

I agree that it was not dual representation, but a conflict of interest. If you think that you were harmed, discuss it with the attorney and then contact the Florida Bar if necessary.

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Answered on 12/10/09, 8:34 am


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