Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maine
Conflict of Interest
Does a conflict of Interest exist If a law firm should represent party ''A'' in an action against party ''B'' who is also a customer of the same firm?
ie: A Real Estate action brought against a Broker who is and has been a customer of the same law firm. The firm has and does perform title work for the broker.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Conflict of Interest
Any ethical concerns should be presented in writing to the lawyer in question, and a written response sould be insisted upon. Any ethical complaints should be directed to the Maine Board of Bar Overseers in Augusta, who will investigate the ethics allegations.
With that said, I am not sure if the broker is actually a client of the lawfirm based upon your description. The lawfirm would normally represent a buyer, seller, or lender and perfom title work for a Closing, but not represent the broker, even though the broker may benefit when the transaction closes.
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