Conflict of Interest — When to Refuse a Brief — KSLU Ethics Notes

Conflict of Interest — When to Refuse a Brief

flowchart TD
    A[Client approaches Advocate] --> B{Conflict of Interest?}
    B -- Yes --> C[Refuse Brief - Rule 11]
    B -- No --> D{Advised the other party before?}
    D -- Yes --> C
    D -- No --> E[Accept Brief]
    E --> F[Continue till Conclusion]
    F -- Cannot withdraw without notice --> G[Rule 12]