ISBA Ethics Opinions on Prospective Clients | Illinois State Bar Association

Opinion 12-18 | Conflict of Interest | Prospective Clients
Taint Shopping
Opinion 12-05 | Conflict of Interest | Prospective Clients
Duties owed to prospective client when considering representing a different individual in the same matter
Opinion 95-04 | Former Client | Prospective Clients
Brief but substantive discussion with plaintiff in dispute with university does not preclude attorney joining university legal staff

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