LEO: Appearance of Impropriety - Part-Time  LE Op. 549

 

Appearance of Impropriety - Part-Time Hearing Officer.

 

March 1, 1984

 

It is improper for an attorney who is a part-time Virginia Employment

Commission appeals examiner to represent private clients in cases

involving the Virginia Employment Commission, even if the private cases

are to take place in a geographical location other than where the attorney

functions as a hearing officer. [ DR:9-101 and EC:9-2]

 

Committee Opinion March 1, 1984