A New York lawyer representing two clients in separate but related criminal matters faces a “likely unwaivable” conflict of interest based on the facts presented, a recent state bar association opinion said.
A conflict of interest exists for a lawyer in this situation if it will involve the lawyer in representing opposing interests, or that there’s a “significant risk” that the lawyer’s professional judgment will be adversely affected by the lawyer’s own interests, the April 22 opinion said.
The lawyer asked the bar about ethical implications of the dual representation.
The clients are in a relationship, and one is charged ...
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