Is it unethical for an attorney to represent their own business?
April 13th, 2011 | 
Author: hi, i am putting together a business plan and law school may be in the future of my real estate venture. a question that came up is upon my completion of law school would it be unethical for me to represent my family business which i have an interest in. states i intend on practicing in is Pennsylvania but i may have some dealings in the future in Virginia. the business may incorporate in Delaware in the future as well.
i would anticipate the majority of work in landlord tenant court but can forsee contract reviewing if needed.
Posted in Landlord Tenant Law
I don’t see a conflict of interest. You are simply representing a client that happens to be family and which you have a vested interest in.
A conflict would arise if someone asked you to represent them in any kind of dealing with any of your family members.
A good rule of thumb: Disclosure.
As long as you disclose it, there should not be any conflict.
If there was an attorney in my family, I would definitely go to that person instead of someone I know nothing about.
Very similar to asking your doctor sister why you are having a specific symptom.
There is no conflict. But just in case, disclose it.