ISBA Ethics Opinions on Disciplinary Proceedings | Illinois State Bar Association

Opinion 89-11 | Conflict of Interest | Disciplinary Proceedings | Withdrawal from Representation
Continuing representation after client files disciplinary charge against lawyer

A lawyer may continue to represent a client in a proceeding after that client has filed a disciplinary complaint against the lawyer regarding that proceeding, providing that client consents after disclosure.

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