Rule LLLT RPC 1.9 - DUTIES TO FORMER CLIENTS(a) An LLLT who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not there after represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that person's interests are materially adverse to the interests of the former client unless the former client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing.(b) An LLLT shall not knowingly represent a person in the same or a substantially related matter in which a firm with which the LLLT formerly was associated had previously represented a client (1) whose interests are materially adverse to that person; and(2) about whom that LLLT had acquired information protected by Rules 1.6 and 1.9(c) that is material to the matter; unless the former client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing.(c) An LLLT who has formerly represented a client in a matter or whose present or former firm has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not thereafter:(1) use information relating to the representation to the disadvantage of the former client except as these Rules would permit or require with respect to a client, or when the information has become generally known; or(2) reveal information relating to the representation except as these Rules would permit or require with respect to a client.Wash. R. Limi. Lic. Leg. Tech. Pro. Cond. LLLT RPC 1.9
Comment
[1] Rule 1.9 was adapted from Lawyer RPC 1.9 with no substantive changes and applies to LLLTs analogously.