LEO: Attorney-Client - Retention  LE Op. 275

 

Attorney-Client - Retention of Services.

 

December 4, 1975

 

It is not improper for an attorney to accept employment from a party who

is already represented by counsel provided that said attorney confirms

that the employment will not impinge on the existing attorney-client

relationship. [See II: DR:7-103(A)(1).]

 

Committee Opinion December 4, 1975