The answer is a qualified, “Yes,” provided that there are no conflicts between the defendants that require the attorney to choose which client to more vigorously represent. As a practical matter, it is rarely advisable for an attorney to represent co-defendants charged in the same crime or criminal conspiracy.
Keeping this in consideration, can two people have the same lawyer in the same case?
Short answer is Yes. However, it is almost always inadvisable to do so. Two people can waive any and all conflicts and, thus, retain one lawyer to represent them.
Similarly, when can an attorney represent as the only counsel in a case such as a dissolution of marriage?
When can an attorney act as the only counsel in a case such as a dissolution of marriage? An attorney can act as the only counsel when no interests of either parties are conflicting.
Can the same lawyer represent co accused?
For preferred supplier private law practices, different lawyers in the same practice can represent co-defendants with the approval of an External Review Officer.
What happens when two people hire the same lawyer?
Each party has to be represented by its own lawyer whose duty is to save the interests of his client. Same lawyer cannot appear or represent parties which are opposite parties in litigation.
Can 2 lawyers from the same firm represent opposing parties?
It is feasible (albeit far from ideal) with the informed consent of the clients for two lawyers in the same firm to represent parties opposed in interest. Joint retainer agreements will typically spell out that in the event of a conflict, the law firm may decline to continue to represent one or all of the clients.
Can different lawyers from the same firm represent opposing parties?
In many cases a lawyer may act for more than one party in a legal transaction. As long as the clients’ legal interests are not adverse and both parties are made aware of the joint representation, there is no problem.
Can a lawyer represent two opposing clients?
The California Rules generally permit a lawyer to represent multiple clients with conflicting interests so long as all the clients have provided their informed written consent.
Do lawyers get along with each other?
Attorneys that have good relationships with other attorneys can actually help your case become resolved more quickly. Your attorney’s relationship with opposing counsel shouldn’t negatively impact your case, but if it becomes a concern, you should certainly discuss your concerns with your attorney.
Can lawyers talk about cases with their spouses?
Under attorney-client privilege, lawyers are not allowed to divulge the details of anything their clients tell them in a court of law. In addition to that, The Duty of Confidentiality protects clients from having their lawyers casually discuss the private details of their case outside of court.