2006-09-19 14:06:19 · 8 answers · asked by nicky 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It is absolutely illegal for an attorney to represent both clients in any legal dispute for this constitutes what is commonly referred to in legal circles as a "CONFLICT OF INTEREST"! If you are experiencing this injustice, you can find relief by reporting it to your local American Bar Association.
2006-09-19 14:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by tyrone n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How a lawyer will represent both the clients and wath their respective interest in the court.
2006-09-19 21:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by Seagull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so....
A lawyer is supposed to be looking out for the clients best interest. If they have two clients with different interests it would be impossible to do.
2006-09-19 21:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by kittytaylor55 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This would be a pretty serious conflict of interest, although any conflict of interest can be waived by the clients.
2006-09-19 22:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lieberman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely a conflict of interest.
2006-09-19 21:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very unethical - conflict of interest. How can he defend one against the other when he is defending the other?
2006-09-19 21:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Conflict of interest.
2006-09-19 21:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by Boonie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal but usually not ethical.
2006-09-19 21:14:11 · answer #8 · answered by Nana 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋