Can lawyer represent both sides?

However, one attorney cannot represent both parties. An attorney is ethically prohibited from representing two people with conflicting interests who are in a dispute. The parties can attempt mediation without the use of attorneys, but the mediator cannot give legal advice to either party.

Can lawyers from same law firm represent opposing parties?

The California Rules generally permit a lawyer to represent multiple clients with conflicting interests so long as all the clients have provided their informed written consent.

When would you represent both sides in a dissolution case?

So, if a reasonable lawyer believes that their representation will not involve representing differing interests, they may proceed to represent both parties. However, two or more clients with differing interests may be able to waive the conflict and consent to a lawyer’s simultaneous representation of them.

Can a firm represent both parties?

As per the laws of the Law Society, an attorney cannot represent both parties simultaneously to avoid any possibility of conflict of interest. However, the parties are allowed to hire different lawyers from the same law firm.

Can you represent both sides in a divorce?

Even though you and your spouse may be amicable and agree on all terms of the divorce, an attorney is not able to represent both of you at the same time. The attorney can only represent one side or party in a lawsuit. Representing both husband and wife would be a conflict of interest.

Can both parties have same lawyer in a divorce?

It is possible for couples to ‘share’ one lawyer between them and cut the costs and the time of a traditional divorce. The Divorce Surgery seeks to remove the added tension of the adversarial system by having an impartial lawyer advise both parties of how a judge will approach your case and the most likely outcome.

What is considered conflict of interest in court?

“‘Conflict of interest’ means an individual has multiple interests and uses his or her official position to exploit, in some way, his or her position for his or her own direct, unique, pecuniary, and personal benefit.” Ga. Code Ann. § 45-10-90.

Can the same lawyer represent both sides of a case?

It seems obvious that in civil litigation the same lawyer or law firm cannot represent both sides of the case. But what if the lawyers for one side of the dispute have previously represented the party on the other side, or currently represents that party in separate matters?

Can a party to a lawsuit have more than one lawyer?

A party to a lawsuit can be represented by more than one lawyer or firm. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. Yes. A defendant can have as many law firms as it wants. The two firms can work together – as they have, apparently, here.

Can a lawyer represent both parties in a real estate transaction?

Depending on the facts, Arizona’s ethics rules (specifically, ER 1.7) might allow a lawyer to represent parties on both sides of a real estate transaction. In all cases, the specific requirements of ER 1.7 would have to be met. However, in practical terms, there are only limited circumstances where this is permissible or a good idea.

How common is it to have multiple attorneys on one side?

Multiple attorneys on a side is very common. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action. Occasionally a defendant in a civil lawsuit will have an attorney provided by his insurance company and a personal coverage attorney who is hired by the individual defendant, not the insurance company.