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When Do Lawyers Have Conflicts of Interest?
WHAT IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST? In the context of an attorney-client relationship, a “conflict of interest” exists when a lawyer’s interests are in conflict, or are not aligned, with the interests of: The lawyer’s own client A different client the lawyer represents (or, in some situations, a client the lawyer represented in the… Read More »
When is “Zealous Advocacy” Legal Malpractice?
LAWYERS HAVE A DUTY TO REPRESENT CLIENTS ‘ZEALOUSLY” AND COMPETENTLY Lawyers have a legal duty to represent their clients “zealously” and competently. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “Zealous” as “marked by fervent partisanship for a person, a cause, or an ideal.” The Cambridge online dictionary says it means “enthusiastic and eager.” Changed to a noun, the… Read More »
