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Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Younghacka(m): 8:54pm On Nov 09, 2018
With The Topic Below Which Shows That Falz A Lawyer Himself Hired Another Lawyer To Make A Case For Him
https://www.nairaland.com/4836639/falz-files-court-papers-challenging

I Am Curious To Know What Happens When A Lawyer Happens To Have A Personal Legal Case.
For Instance Maybe A Very Good Lawyer Happens To Be Sued To Court Or Maybe He Has To Sue Someone Or An Organisation To Court, Will He Be Allowed To Defend His Case Or Is It Mandatory He Gets Another Lawyer To Make The Case For Him?
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Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by NwaAmaikpe: 8:55pm On Nov 09, 2018
shocked



Yes.
It is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Because on the last day, we will defend ourselves by ourselves in front of God for every deed, word and thought.

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Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Ufedolove: 9:14pm On Nov 09, 2018
Yes. A lawyer can represent himself on the claim of affordability or any other silly reason.

Just so you know, a person can stand for himself in the court if he feels he can handle his case better

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Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by adeniyi3971(m): 9:19pm On Nov 09, 2018
I think anyone can stand for his/herself... Lawyers might not be an exception

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Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Cownu: 9:55pm On Nov 09, 2018
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked



Yes.
It is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Because on the last day, we will defend ourselves by ourselves in front of God for every deed, word and thought.
I thought some stupid asshole jesus dies for your sins already
What are you defending yourself for again?

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Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Younghacka(m): 10:06pm On Nov 09, 2018
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked



Yes.
It is done on earth as it is in heaven.

Because on the last day, we will defend ourselves by ourselves in front of God for every deed, word and thought.
Thanks.
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Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Younghacka(m): 10:09pm On Nov 09, 2018
Cownu:

I thought some stupid asshole jesus dies for your sins already
What are you defending yourself for again?
cownu. . .
Your Moniker Says It All. . .
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Please Respect That Name JESUS Before You Seal Your Destiny.
A Word Is Enough For The Wise.

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Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by leonard002(m): 8:02am On Nov 10, 2018
yes they are.. non lawyers can too
Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Oluwasaeon(m): 1:18pm On Nov 10, 2018
Not just lawyers. You can also defend yourself
Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Chrisjordan2015(m): 1:57pm On Nov 10, 2018
Good question. Short answer is 'no'.
It's against the ethical rules of professional conduct to defend himself/herself in these kinds of situations.

In law practice, the above is justified, because think about a situation where a lawyer (representing himself) has to be cross-examined. Would he now de-robe himself to enter into the dock and afterwards robe himself?

Naah!
Re: Are Lawyers Allowed To Defend Their Own Personal Cases? by Teezzbond: 2:51pm On Nov 10, 2018
Chrisjordan2015:
Good question. Short answer is 'no'.
It's against the ethical rules of professional conduct to defend himself/herself in these kinds of situations.

In law practice, the above is justified, because think about a situation where a lawyer (representing himself) has to be cross-examined. Would he now de-robe himself to enter into the dock and afterwards robe himself?

Naah!

Lol...bro, you got it wrong sir. A lawyer doesn't robe if he's representing himself and yes, he can represent himself.

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