Experienced counsel and representation for lawyers on matters involving legal ethics and the law of lawyering.
Conflicts and Disqualification
Conflicts of interest should be a constant concern of every lawyer. The practical consequences of a conflict can include legal malpractice damages, disqualification, forfeiture or disgorgement of fees, and discipline by the State Bar of California. Most conflicts can be cured by effective conflict waivers. Often, however, the conflict is not even recognized or the written conflict waiver does not meet the requirements of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
David Cameron Carr provides analysis of potential conflicts and assistance in drafting effective conflict waivers. Other services include consultation and representation on remedies, including disqualification, where the conflict is on the other side.
Judicial disqualification is an area much in the news these days. The law on judicial disqualification is evolving in response to justified concerns about judicial independence. David Cameron Carr provides consultation and representation in disqualification motions involving attorneys and judges as well as experienced counsel and representation at reasonable rates.