Rule LLLT RPC 1.7 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST: CURRENT CLIENTS(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), an LLLT 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 LLLT's responsibilities to another client, a former client, or a third person or by a personal interest of the LLLT.(b) Notwithstanding the existence of a concurrent conflict of interest under paragraph (a), an LLLT may represent a client if:(1) the LLLT reasonably believes that the LLLT will be able to provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client;(2) the representation is not prohibited by law;(3) the representation does not involve the assertion of a claim by one client against another client represented by the LLLT with respect to the same litigation or other proceeding before a tribunal; and(4) each affected client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing (following authorization from the other client to make any required disclosures).Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. LLLT RPC 1.7
Comment
[1] Rule 1.7 was adapted from Lawyer RPC 1.7 with no substantive changes and applies to LLLTs analogously.
[2] Under no circumstances may an LLLT represent more than one party in any domestic relations matter. See Appendix APR 28 Regulation 2.