What is Screened?
In a conflict of interest situation where the lawyer is disqualified due to association with a prior firm, the disqualified lawyer must be screened from any participation in the matter and is apportioned no part of the fee therefrom. See Rule 1.10(a)(2)
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Ethics terms:
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