[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by pornlaw

Actually he has a retainer that allows for it. As long as clients understand and waive it, its acceptable. Conflict of interest is a very limited argument as to why your former attorney cannot turn around and sue you.

It really has to do with the work the attorney performed for you and what that work gave him access to. He can at a later date sue you for another client on a completely unrelated matter.

Spoken like a true attorney.