Opinion 45
Question Presented
Is it unethical for a county judge to represent clients and friends in justice and county courts in counties outside his own county?
18 Baylor L. Rev. 215 (1966)
EMPLOYMENT - JUDGE ACTING AS ATTORNEY
A county judge may represent clients and friends in justice and county courts in counties outside his own county.
A majority of the members of the committee are of the view that it is not unethical for a county judge to engage in such practice. (8-1)
Bluebook Citation
Tex. Comm. On Professional Ethics, Op. 45 (1952)