Section 25-40-108 - Disqualification of collaborative lawyer and lawyers in associated law firm(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), a collaborative lawyer is disqualified from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter.(2) Except as provided in 25-40-109 and 25-40-110 and subsection (3) of this section, a lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated is disqualified from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter if the collaborative lawyer is disqualified from doing so under subsection (1).(3) A collaborative lawyer or a lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may represent a party: (a) to ask a tribunal to approve an agreement resulting from the collaborative law process; or(b) to seek or defend an emergency order to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of a party or household member if a successor lawyer is not immediately available to represent that person.(4) If subsection (3)(b) applies, a collaborative lawyer or a lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may represent a party or household member only until the person is represented by a successor lawyer or reasonable measures are taken to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of the person.Added by Laws 2015, Ch. 200, Sec. 8, eff. 10/1/2015.