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Lawyers have a narow and effective definition of conflict of interest.
EG: A Lawyer can represent criminals and police with no Problem
He or she can work as both a public Defender and legal adviser for many police. He only comes into conflict when he is representin a Police officer and a Criminal involved in the same case.
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If an attorney represented your granny and now represents your ex is that a conflict of interest?
not if her case is finished. also if they are separate cases that doesn't deal directly with your granny and you ex then the attorney can accept both cases without conflict of interest.
Is it a conflict of interest for an attorney and client to have dinner?
no
If you consulted with an attorney and your mother hired him for matters against you is that misconduct?
That attorney has a conflict of interest.
Is it a conflict of interest that your divorce attorney is good friends and speaks daily with a woman your husband would like to marrY?
Absoultely! If your soon-to-be ex husband is in a relationship with this woman it is a serious conflict. How can you expect to get fair and unbiased legal representation? Find another attorney, file against this attorney for conflict of interest and get on with the divorce!
Which situation represents an internet conflict?
wifi
Is it illegal for an attorney to represent both parties in a divorce?
Yes. That would be a conflict of interest.
Is it a conflict of interest for a divorce attorney to hire a client and continue to represent them in cases related to the divorce?
The question is a little confusing, but no, it's not usually a conflict of interest for an attorney to represent someone who works for them, or who is also a client they're representing in other cases. (After all, an attorney is supposed to do the best possible job for their client.)
Is it a conflict of interest that the divorce lawyer is best friends with your wife?
Well exactly how close are these best friends? Who is the BF Attorney representing? I mean really would you honestly feel comfotable with this situation??? Yes it is a conflict of interest and the best friend attorney shpould excuse himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.
Would it be a conflict of interest if my husband were to use the attorney that his ex-wife works for as a divorce attorney now?
Depends on what type of issue they are handling. If it deals with divorce, probably. If it is simply business deals or even criminal cases, no there isn't a conflict of interest, unless he is representing both parties in the same action or negotiation and they are on opposite sides.
Attorney Misconduct Lawyer repts you against your sister who stole money from your trust and then represents the bank who has the trust and admits he wil be acting primarly in their interest?
If the bank/trustee permitted unauthorized withdrawals from the trust you may have a cause of action against the bank. It sounds as though the lawyer may have a conflict of interest. You should seek the advice of an attorney who could review your situation and your options.
My attorney did not disclose he was partners with the opposing attorney. Is that a conflict of interest?
Yes. In the states I practice in it is definitely a conflict of interest and must be completely disclosed and the client given the option to find other counsel. If you are unhappy with the settlement, you should file a grievance with the state bar commission.
What do you call it when your attorney starts treating you the client with contempt?
You would call that a conflict of interest, misrepresentation, etc .
