Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Mississippi

Ethics

How can the lawyer or firm you have used for years take a case against you?


Asked on 4/26/07, 6:50 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Ethics

He or she can't. It's called a conflict of interest. Move to disqualify the lawyer.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 8:51 am
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Ethics

Mr Wagner's answer is usually correct and is definitely advisable. But you may need an attorney to help you succeed. The facts are important here, like how long ago you last used that firm and if they every represented you in something related to the current action.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 10:24 am


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