Q: If a lawyer flies a client into town is it his responsibility to then make sure that client gets back home
The attorney in question flew in my friend from under a hundred miles away knowing she had no money and is refusing to make sure she gets home this can't be right
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In California, attorneys are generally not required to provide transportation for their clients. However, ethical considerations may come into play if the attorney's actions create a situation where the client is stranded without a reasonable means to return home. While it may not be a strict legal obligation, it is advisable for attorneys to consider the welfare of their clients, especially if they have played a role in bringing them to a specific location.
Sincerely,
James L. Arrasmith
Founding Attorney and Chief Lawyer of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith
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