ISBA Ethics Opinions on Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests

Opinion 18-04 | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests | Imputed Disqualification
Preparing testamentary documents that give the preparing lawyer a substantial gift
Opinion 14-05 | Conflict of Interest | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests | Government Representation | Prosecutors
State's Attorney representing county in labor negotiaitons with county law enforcement personnel
Opinion 12-13 | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests | Government Representation | 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.
Opinion 12-12 | Appearance of Impropriety | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests | Government Representation | Imputed Disqualification
Defending government entity in matter brought by law firm partner and availability of government entity's informed consent to allow representation in other matters
Opinion 11-04 | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests | Imputed Disqualification
Lawyer's cross examination of spouse
Opinion 95-01 | Board of Directors | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests | Corporate and In-House Counsel
Lawyer for corporation related to corporate president and principal shareholder
Opinion 90-24 | Conflict of Interest - Personal Interests
Married lawyers representing differing interests

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