It's the cover up not the deed that get so many in trouble.
Lawyers have a general obligation to stay on the correct side of conflicts of interest. From the attached article it appears to be the lack of a frank and open disclosure that got this lawyer in trouble. If your attorney appears to have a conflict of interest, or somehow not making your interests the most important expect a full and frank disclosure. Ask your lawyer if you have any concerns. It may simply be a misunderstanding. A client can even waive certain conflicts, but the waiver has to be based on complete knowledge and often should include advice from your lawyer to consult with an independent lawyer. You are not expected to know the difference between a conflict that can be waived and one that cant.
Call us if we can help. We don't mind going after another lawyer, it is only fair that the public have lawyers who are willing to call another lawyer on the carpet if they screwed up.
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