LEO: Conflict in Interests - Persons Other  LE Op. 229

 

Conflict in Interests - Persons Other Than Client.

 

September 20, 1973

 

It is improper for an attorney representing a client who has been

permitted to maintain a class action in forma pauperis to accept

compensation for such representation from one other than his client unless

the client consents and the court approves after full disclosure. [See II:

 DR:5-106(A)(1).]

 

Committee Opinion September 20, 1973