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"]