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Old 04-16-2008, 12:37 AM
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Can an attorney do this?

What is the name of your state? Missouri

I have an attorney representing me for a work comp case. There is a guy that wants to sue me so this attorney took him as a client.

Can he represent this guy while he is my attorney for something else. Shouldn't this be a conflict of interest?

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Old 04-16-2008, 09:22 PM
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As you describe it, that sounds like a clear conflict. Is this other client actually suing you? I don't see how the lawyer can represent you in one case and simultaneously take a case against you.

What did the lawyer say when you asked him about this?
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