LEO: Conflict of Interest - Former Client LE Op. 857
Conflict of Interest - Former Client.
October 31, 1986
An attorney served as guardian ad litem for an individual who was subsequently declared incompetent. Subsequently, the incompetent's son was accused of murdering his sister and requested the former guardian ad litem to represent him. It is not improper for the attorney to accept the representation. [ DR:5-101 and DR:5-105]
Committee Opinion October 31, 1986 |