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Is a lawyer allowed to represent a person if they are subcontractors for the company suing a person?

Asked on Feb 17th, 2011 on Personal Injury - Michigan
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Is a lawyer allowed to represent a person if they are subcontractors for the company suing a person?
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Labor & Employment Law Attorney serving Birmingham, MI
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Unfortunately, I am not sure that I am clear on the question that you are asking. Lawyers normally are not allowed to represent a person or company where the representation would result in a conflict of interest. There can be exceptions if both sides are fully informed and agree in writing to a waiver of the conflict but, that would be a rare circumstance. If you mean that the person being sued by the company works as a subcontractor for the company bringing the lawsuit, there is no reason that the person being sued cannot hire an attorney. If you mean that the lawyer works as a subcontractor (or represents a subcontractor) for the company that is bringing the lawsuit, then there is likely a conflict of interest that would prevent that lawyer from representing the person being sued. I hope this information helps. If I did not interpret your question correctly, please feel free to call or e-mail me directly.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2011 at 11:36 AM

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No, I believe this would be a conflict of interest.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2011 at 11:36 AM

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