Archive for December, 2008

can an attorney volunteer to represent someone who is mentally unable to seek an attorney?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

- asked: If an attorney is aware that a brain-dead person has been victimized in some way, can that attorney take initiative and represent that person even though not requested to do so? This is purely academic so feel free to be creative with the question and any related variables. I ...

What factors does an automobile accident attorney consider when determining to accept a case or not?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Rob asked: What factors does an automobile accident attorney consider when determining to accept a case or not? How would you rank them in importance and why?Melinda

Can an attorney act as the notary on a document the attorney creates?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

gwl1313 asked: For example, can an attorney notarize a living will made for a client? I know notaries cannot be a party to the contract, will, etc., but the attorney is merely drafting the document. So, can an attorney be the notary on a document he drafts for a client?Francis