What do you do when the client lies on the stand? May you represent the sister of your former client in a suit against that client? Under what circumstances may an attorney licensed in California practice in Texas?
Law students address these questions at length during law school professional responsibility or legal ethics courses. As young associates at a trial firm, however, it is our experience that these are not the ethical issues that arise most often in our practice. Conflicts checks are generally performed by administrative staff or by the partner bringing in the case. Decisions about whether to permit the client to testify are deferred to more seasoned attorneys.
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