Legal Question in Constitutional Law in New York

if i used a lawyer in the past to represent me, is that lawyer able to take a case in the future against me.


Asked on 3/04/13, 4:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Yes, unless the particular cases involves a conflict of interests. Siding against a former client often does create such a conflict, but in many instances it does not. Whether there is a conflict in a particular situation depends upon the facts.

Note that, in many instances, even where there is a conflict the former client can waive it. That would allow the lawyer to take the case even if he otherwise could not.

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Answered on 3/04/13, 4:14 pm


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