Conflict of interest
Ethical problems arising (or that have potential to arise) between an attorney and a client if the interests of the attorney, a different client or a third party conflict with the interests of the present client. Attorneys must take care to check for potential conflicts prior to accepting an individual as a client. Some lawyers and law firms use software in order to monitor conflicts of interest.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
1) A real or apparent conflict between one's professional or official duties and one's private interests. 2) A situation where one duty conflicts with another -- for example, if an attorney were to represent both parties in a divorce proceeding.
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:13 pm
