Columbus Bar Ass'n v. Grelle

One of tbe major objections of respondent pertains to tbe conclusion of tbe board that bis conduct violated Canon 6 of tbe Canons of Professional Ethics. Canon 6 reads as follows:

“Adverse Influences and Conflicting Interests.

“It is tbe duty of a lawyer at tbe time of retainer to disclose to tbe client all tbe circumstances of his relations to tbe parties, and any interest in or connection with tbe *211controversy, 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…