Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Tennessee
Hello, I would like to know: If a person has a legal consultation with an attorney regarding a matter that will end up in court, in a request for representation, but that attorney is then hired by the opposing party for the same legal matter, if a conflict of interest exists for that attorney although the first party never got past the legal consultation? Thank you for your time.
Asked on 8/17/19, 11:20 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
The attorney has a conflict if that attorney learns of or uses the secrets and confidences of a client -- or potential client -- against that client.
Answered on 8/19/19, 7:02 am
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