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Self Representation

  • 30-03-2009 8:01am
    #1
    MissMacMacMac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36 ✭


    HI all

    Quick query

    is therer anything in any code of conduct that stops a solicitor from representing himself. I know it is considered foolish on many levels but is there any other arguments against it

    For example, say a solicitor is a customer of a business but has a complaint with regard to that businesss and he writes to them in a professional capacity thereatening to sue. Is that unethical?

    Can he abuse his power by writing letters using the business headed paper?

    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    dats_right
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,169 ✭✭✭dats_right


    MissMacMacMac wrote: »

    For example, say a solicitor is a customer of a business but has a complaint with regard to that businesss and he writes to them in a professional capacity thereatening to sue. Is that unethical?
    No, it's perfectly acceptable.

    MissMacMacMac wrote: »
    Can he abuse his power by writing letters using the business headed paper?

    Don't see how you consider it an abuse of power, rather it is one of the very few 'perks' of the job!


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