Opinion 100
Question Presented
Would it be a violation of the Canons of Ethics for an attorney to accept employment as an advocate in a child custody case when his partner has previously acted in a judicial capacity in the matter?
18 Baylor L. Rev. 236 (1966)
RETIREMENT FROM JUDICIAL POSITION BY PARTNER - ADVOCATE'S POSITION
An attorney should not become an advocate in a child custody case when his partner has previously acted in a judicial capacity in the matter.
Canon 33.
The committee is of the opinion that the situation described in the above question would constitute a violation of Canon 33. (8-2)
Bluebook Citation
Tex. Comm. On Professional Ethics, Op. 100 (1954)