Informal Opinion Number: 940208
Rules: 1.7
Client-Lawyer Relationship
Conflict of Interest: General Rule
QUESTION: Attorney is a prosecuting attorney with responsibility for representation of county officials. The sheriff has sued the county commission. May attorney represent the county commission? ANSWER: No. Attorney has a conflict of interest which cannot be waived because the parties are governmental entities and officials.
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