I. Lawyers in Government Service Flashcards
When may Lawyer represent Client in matter if he previously worked for the government?*
1) Lawyer previously represented Client in ‘matter’!!!
- Specific facts + parties!!!
- E.g. Drafting laws applicable to everyone => NOT matter
- E.g. Compiling statistics => NOT matter
- E.g. Drafting government contract => Matter
2) ‘Personally + substantially’ during government service!!!
- Lawyer worked on matter himself (more than trifling)
UNLESS Government Agency gave informed consent in writing!!!
When may Other Lawyers still represent Clients in matter where they provided government service, if they failed to meet Lawyer’s imputed requirements?*
1) Lawyer is timely screened off from matter!!!
2) Lawyer is NOT apportioned any part of fee earned in matter!!!
3) Written notice given to Government Agency!!!
When may Lawyer represent Client in matter if he previously worked for the government and obtained confidential info?*
NOT info potentially used to material disadvantage to opposing party!!!
UNLESS NOT confidential info!!!
- Gov NOT prohibited to reveal
- Available to public
