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ISBA Ethics Opinions on Imputed Disqualification

  • Representing municipality in non-adjudicative zoning matter oppossed by law firm partner and availability of municipality informed consent to allow representation in other matters. : 12-13
  • Defending government entity in matter brought by law firm partner and availability of government entity's informed consent to allow representation in other matters : 12-12
  • Lawyer's cross examination of spouse : 11-04
  • Concurrent representation of physician and co-defendant hospital in unrelated matters : 09-02
  • Lawyer representing municipality in various defense matters may bring unrelated claim against municipal agency only with consent of both clients : 95-05
  • Lawyer representing client against municipality which employs lawyer’s partner as police officer : 94-20
  • Former judge discussing and advising on case in which judge was previously substantially involved : 94-09
  • Former public defender hired as assistant state’s attorney in same county : 88-02
  • Representation of client in personal injury matter by firm that includes former county prosecutors of same client arising out of same facts : 84-05
  • Lawyer participating in matters in which he served as judge : 800
  • Partner of part-time county prosecutor in civil matter representing criminal defendant : 729

ISBA Advisory Opinions on Professional Conduct are prepared as an educational service to members of the ISBA. While the opinions express the ISBA interpretation of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and other relevant materials in response to a specific hypothesized fact situation, they do not have the weight of law and should not be relied upon as a substitute for individual legal advice. For more information, call the ISBA Legal Department at (217) 525-1760 or (800) 252-8908.