Discipline
Mar. 30, 2002
Eternal Triangle
Ethics Column - Brenda K. Radmacher - Attorneys are increasingly involved in dual representation of clients and their insurers. When an attorney represents both a liability insurer and the insured, a "tripartite" relationship is formed where a "coalition for a common purpose - a favorable disposition of the claim - with the attorney owing fiduciary duties to both clients" is formed. Purdy v. Pacific Auto. Ins. Co ., 157 Cal.App.3d 59, 76 (1984).
Brenda K. Radmacher
Attorneys are increasingly involved in dual representation of clients and their insurers.
When an attorney re...
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