Evans & Luptak, PLC v. Lizza

This case involves an attorney conflict of interest. Plaintiff requests this Court to enforce an unethical referral fee contract. 1 like the circuit court, we refuse to do so and, accordingly, affirm the sum mary disposition granted in favor of defendants. We hold that the alleged contract is unethical because it violates the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC). Furthermore, we hold that unethical contracts violate our public policy and therefore are unenforceable.

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The genesis of the present action is a December 9, 1994, automobile accident. On that date, Robert P. Stephenson was…