Rule 1.7 - Conflict of Interest: Current Clients(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest. A concurrent conflict of interest exists if: (1) the representation of one client will be directly adverse to another client; or(2) there is a significant risk that the representation of one or more clients will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client. a former client or a third person or by a personal interest of the lawyer.(b) Notwithstanding the existence of a concurrent conflict of interest under paragraph (a). a lawyer may represent a client if each affected client gives informed consent. confirmed in writing. and:(1) the lawyer reasonably believes that the lawyer will be able to provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client:(2) the representation is not prohibited by law; and(3) the representation does not involve the assertion of a claim by one client against another client represented by the lawyer in the same litigation or other proceeding before a tribunal.Ariz. R. Prof'l. Cond. 1.7