Author Question: State ethical codes prohibit an attorney from representing a new client whose interests are ... (Read 55 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

State ethical codes prohibit an attorney from representing a new client whose interests are materially adverse to those of a former client if the new matter and the former matter are substantially related to each other.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Before agreeing to represent a bankruptcy client, the attorney, with the help of paralegal assistance, must conduct a ________ to determine whether a potential problem exists in representing the new client.

A) Background check
B) Conflicts check
C) Prior files check
D) Serial filer check