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Originally Posted by charlestudor2005
Finally (and you didn't mention this) if you are wanting to trade services, it is unethical to do so for an attorney. S/he is prevented from sleeping with clients under the Ethics Code, and the penalty for an attorney could easily be disbarment...not something most attorneys are willing to risk.
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Actually, it is not against the current rules for a Texas attorney to have a sexual relationship with his or her client. A few years ago, Texas lawyers voted down such a rule, but there is currently a vote going on through February 17, 2011 regarding another version of the rule. Of course, as I have written here many times, I think it is a godawful idea for a provider and attorney to trade services.
charlestudor2005, I think you perhaps overstate a bit the concerns an attorney might have answering a few simple questions. I've been answering such questions from members in good standing (or reclining) in Hobby World for a long time (although I do not practice family law and would leave it to others more qualified to field those questions). I don't mind doing that, as long as the conversation is relatively brief. But if it takes multiple conversations or even an appearance in court, then sure, I think I should be compensated. Contrary to popular beliefs, lawyers weren't born with an American Express platinum card in their hand.