Legal Question in Business Law in New York

My friend is a CPA....she is being investigated for possible ethics violations. I suggested having a lawyer defend her. What type of lawyer should be defending a CPA? looking for specifics here....thank you for your time..


Asked on 2/20/15, 5:45 am

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SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

White collar criminal attorney or civil trial attorney or attorneys who represent professionals before their respective administrative bodies.

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Answered on 2/20/15, 7:25 am
Roman Fichman Esq. Law Practice of Roman Fichman Esq.

To expand on what my colleague noted,

The type of attorney who could assist depends on the type of allegations that are being investigated. If the allegations may have criminal implications, then a white collar criminal attorney should be considered.

Otherwise, attorneys who assist CPAs in forming/running their practices may be familiar with the ethical obligations of CPAs as well as attorneys who handle disciplinary issues of attorneys, may be familiar with the ethical obligations of other professions.

I would be happy to chat with your friend and see if I can assist or can recommend a colleague.


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