· 6/15/2017
In the Interest of: Z.T.-D.N., of: C.B.N.
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- noting that a court’s review of a guardianship proceeding must be “singularly mindful of the trial court’s unique opportunity and responsibility to assess the circumstances presented”
- stating that “lawyers who violate the conflict of interest rules must be disqualified because there is an irrebuttable presumption that a lawyer obtains a client’s confidential information during representation[]”
- applying irrebuttable presumption in context of motion to disqualify pursuant to Rules 1.02, 1.06, and 1.09
- “Neither conclusory statements of similarities nor facial similarities will suffice— the movant must delineate specific facts that tie the former and current representations together.”
- “A guardian can provide essential care for the ward. But tragically, wards are also vulnerable to neglect, abuse, and exploitation.”
- client revealed confidences told to her attorney in the form of her will, which was a public document
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