FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Attorneys who have a consensual sexual relationship with a client could face discipline, under new rules approved by the California Supreme Court.
Beginning in November, such interaction will be prohibited, unless it precedes a professional relationship, or the client is the lawyer’s spouse or domestic partner.
Supporters claim the relationship between a lawyer and client is inherently unequal, so any sexual relationship can be potentially be coercive.
However, some attorneys believe the blanket ban is an unjustified invasion of privacy.
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