LEO: Conflict of Interest - Attorney as Title  LE Op. 690

 

Conflict of Interest - Attorney as Title Insurance Agent.

 

May 10, 1985

 

It is improper for an attorney to execute title binders and policies

issued by the title agency to the law firm's client when the attorney is

an officer and/or director and/or stockholder in the law firm and is an

officer and/or director and/or stockholder in the title insurance agency

as well. [ LE Op. 187]

 

Committee Opinion May 10, 1985