Advisory Opinion: 1540

Year Issued: 1993

RPC(s): RPC 1.7; 1.9

Subject: Conflict of interest; waiver

The Committee reviewed your inquiry concerning a possible conflict of interest [between a current and former client], and noted that since the parties had consented to waive any conflict of interest, no conflict is presented. The Committee did note that RPC 1.7 requires the consent be written consent as that term is defined in the rules.

Advisory Opinions are provided for the education of the Bar and reflect the opinion of the Committee on Professional Ethics (CPE) or its predecessors. Advisory Opinions are provided pursuant to the authorization granted by the Board of Governors, but are not individually approved by the Board and do not reflect the official position of the Bar association. Laws other than the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct may apply to the inquiry. The Committee's answer does not include or opine about any other applicable law other than the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct.