Pennsylvania Legal Ethics

1.11   Rule 1.11 Successive Government and Private Employment

1.11:100   Comparative Analysis of Pennsylvania Rule

• Primary Pennsylvania References: PA Rule 1.11
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.11, Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary:

1.11:101      Model Rule Comparison

All sections of PA-R 1.11 are substantially identical to the corresponding sections of MR 1.11.

1.11:102      Model Code Comparison

PA-R 1.11(a) is substantially similar to DR 9-101(B) while PA-R 1.11(b), (c), (d) and (e) have no counterparts in the Code.

1.11:110      Federal Conflict of Interest Statutes and Regulations

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1.11:120      Pennsylvania Conflict of Interest Statutes and Regulations

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1.11:130      Definition of "Matter"

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1.11:200   Representation of Another Client by Former Government Lawyer

• Primary Pennsylvania References: PA Rule 1.11(a)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.11(a), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 91:4001, ALI-LGL § 214, Wolfram § 8.10

1.11:210      No Imputation to Firm if Former Government Lawyer Is Screened

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1.11:300   Use of Confidential Government Information

• Primary Pennsylvania References: PA Rule 1.11(b)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.11(b), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 91:4001, ALI-LGL § 214, Wolfram § 8.10

1.11:310      Definition of "Confidential Government Information"

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1.11:400   Government Lawyer Participation in Matters Related to Prior Representation

• Primary Pennsylvania References: PA Rule 1.11(c)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.11(c), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § , ALI-LGL § 213, 214, Wolfram § 8.9.4

1.11:500   Government Lawyer Negotiating for Private Employment

• Primary Pennsylvania References: PA Rule 1.11(c)(2)
• Background References: ABA Model Rule 1.11(c)(2), Other Jurisdictions
• Commentary: ABA/BNA § 91:4001, ALI-LGL §§ 156, 214, Wolfram § 9.10