Re: Divorce attorney dating client

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On 2/02/08, Schad wrote:
> Is it ok for a divorce attorney to be dating one of his
> clients whom he is representing in a divorce? This is in
> NJ.

This is an ethical thicket, and is generally forbidden if
the romantic relationship happens after the lawyer/client
relationship. It can be problematic even if the romantic
relationship happens before the lawyer/client relationship.

See the attached excellent discussion

http://www.okbar.org/ethics/311.htm