Legal Opinion
Kurbitz v. Kurbitz
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 30, 1970No. 40941PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
This proceeding brings into sharp focus the interpretation and application of Canons of Professional Ethics 6 and 37 to the facts of the instant case.
Adverse Influences and Conflicting Interests. It is the duty of a lawyer at the time of retainer to disclose to the client all the circumstances of his relations to the parties, and any interest in or connection with the controversy, which might influence the client in the selection of counsel.
It is unprofessional to represent conflicting interests, except by express consent of all concerned given after a full disclosure of the facts. Within the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Chugach Electric Ass'n v. United States District CourtCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1966
- United States v. Santo Trafficante, Jr.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1964
- Consolidated Theatres, Inc. v. Warner Bros. Circuit Management Corp.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1954
- WE Bassett Company v. HC Cook CompanyDistrict Court, D. Connecticut · 1962
- Evar, Inc. v. KurbitzWashington Supreme Court · 1970
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3Cited by27 opinions
- United States Ex Rel. Lord Electric Co. v. Titan Pacific Construction Corp.District Court, W.D. Washington · 1986
- Harris by and Through Ramseyer v. BlodgettDistrict Court, W.D. Washington · 1994
- Matter of Firestorm 1991Washington Supreme Court · 1996
- In re Firestorm 1991Washington Supreme Court · 1996
- FIRST SMALL BUSINESS INV. CO. OF CA. v. Intercapital Corp. of OregonWashington Supreme Court · 1987
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