LEO: Conflict of Interest - Insurance Attorney  LE Op. 493

 

Conflict of Interest - Insurance Attorney Representing Plaintiff.

 

September 20, 1982

 

It is not improper for an attorney, who usually represents the

tortfeasor's insurance company, to represent the plaintiff in a personal

injury claim against the tortfeasor, if the prior consent of both parties

is obtained. [ DR:5-105(A), (C), (D), EC:5-19]

 

Committee Opinion September 20, 1982