LEO: Conflict of Interest - Representation of  LE Op. 661

 

Conflict of Interest - Representation of Client Against Former

Client.

 

February 4, 1985

 

It is not improper for an attorney to represent the father of a child in

a proceeding for change of custody when the adverse party will be a former

client, if said attorney obtains the former client's consent after full

and adequate disclosure. [ DR:4-101(B)(3), DR:5-105(D) and LE Op.

441]

 

Committee Opinion February 4, 1985