I don’t have a problem saying no when my brother-in-law asks me to represent him in an OWI case, because I don’t practice in that area. But how can I say no to my sister when she asks for help with a legal matter in my practice area? I’d still like to see my niece and nephews and be welcome at holiday gatherings.
Wisconsin Lawyer
Vol. 82, No. 10, October 2009
How can I say no to handling my family members’ legal matters and still get invited to holiday gatherings?
I don’t have a problem saying no when my brother-in-law asks me to represent him in an OWI case, because I don’t practice in that area. But how can I say no to my sister when she asks for help with a legal matter in my practice area? I’d still like to see my niece and nephews and be welcome at holiday gatherings.
How to respond: Email your brief response (about 200 words) by Nov. 1 to wislawyer@wisbar.org, subject line: Just Say No. Include your name, affiliation, and city. The editors will select several responses for publication and will notify you in advance of publication if your response has been selected. The next column will appear in the December 2009 issue.
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