Legal Question in Business Law in India

I am consultant (Not A Lawyer) But my wife is Lawyer. So, can we be Partner ?

Dear Sir,

I am a Consultant not a Advocate I want to start my own FIRM. My wife is Advocate. So; can i make her partner in my Firm and can i use Advocate word in my Firm.

I heard that advocate can not be partner with consultant or any non-advocate.

Please advise.


Asked on 10/01/04, 9:34 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Jayesh Desai Jayesh Desai

Re: I am consultant (Not A Lawyer) But my wife is Lawyer. So, can we be Partner

If she becomes a partner - you cannot use word 'Advocate' in firm's name. Second if she is not going to practise then she may be a partner - after withdrawing her name from Bar.

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Answered on 10/02/04, 10:59 am
Rohini Kumar Tenneti R.K.1080 LEGAL SERVICES

Re: I am consultant (Not A Lawyer) But my wife is Lawyer. So, can we be Partner

No you are not eligible to do so

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Answered on 10/01/04, 11:29 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: I am consultant (Not A Lawyer) But my wife is Lawyer. So, can we be Partner

A person not an Advocate can not form a partnership firm of Advocates with Advocate/s. For a firm of Advocates, both/all partners must be Advocates only. For other activities/professions an advocate and a non advocate may come together and form a firm. But in such event, advocate partner may not be permitted to practice law.

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Answered on 10/04/04, 3:17 am


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