Guerrero v. Cavey

¶ 1. Vincent J. Guerrero, guardian ad litem for Lillian P., the subject of a guardianship and protective placement, appeals the circuit court's denial of his motion to disqualify attorney Patricia M. Cavey from the dual representation of Lillian P. and her son, Lester P. Guerrero contends Cavey has a conflict of interest that Lillian was incapable of waiving. The circuit court noted a conflict, but it did not disqualify Cavey because attorney Jack Longert agreed to act as co-counsel to Cavey during her representation of Lillian. Because we conclude that a conflict of interest existed, that…