Rule LLLT RPC 1.7 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST: CURRENT CLIENTS(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), an LLLT shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest. A concurrent conflict of interest exists if: (1) the representation of one client will be directly adverse to another client; or(2) there is a significant risk that the representation of one or more clients will be materially limited by the LLLT's responsibilities to another client, a former client, or a third person or by a personal interest of the LLLT.(b) Notwithstanding the existence of a concurrent conflict of interest under paragraph (a), an LLLT may represent a client if:(1) the LLLT reasonably believes that the LLLT will be able to provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client;(2) the representation is not prohibited by law;(3) the representation does not involve the assertion of a claim by one client against an other client represented by the LLLT with respect to the same litigation or other proceeding before a tribunal; and(4) each affected client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing (following authorization from the other client to make any required disclosures).Wash. R. Limi. Lic. Leg. Tech. Pro. Cond. LLLT RPC 1.7
Comment
[1] Rule 1.7 was adapted from Lawyer RPC 1.7 with no substantive changes and applies to LLLTs analogously.
[2] Under no circumstances may an LLLT represent more than one party in any domestic relations matter. See Appendix APR 28 Regulation 2.