Law Practice,
Law Office Management,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Apr. 13, 2018
Avoiding the problem of vicarious disqualification
In some cases, an entire law firm can be disqualified if the firm hires an attorney who has acquired, or could possibly have acquired, confidential information about an adverse party.
Linda W. Greenberg
Law Office of Linda Wesson Greenberg
10732 Fuerte Dr La Mesa
San Diego , California 91941
Phone: (619) 593-6331
Email: lwgreenberg@californialegalbooks.com
Linda practiced law in San Diego for 25 years before retiring. She currently teaches paralegal classes at the University of San Diego and Southwestern Community College in Chula Vista. She has published several paralegal books and textbooks.
Disqualifying the entire firm is called "vicarious disqualification." And yes, in some cases the entire Jones Law Firm can be disqualified because when a law firm hires an attorney who has acquired, or could ...
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