Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2011 Bar — Question 20

MULTIPLE CHOICE

After representing Lenie in an important lawsuit from 1992 to 1995, Atty. Jennifer lost touch of her client. Ten years later in 2005, Evelyn asked Atty. Jennifer to represent her in an action against Lenie. Such action involved certain facts, some confidential, to which Atty. Jennifer was privy because she handled Lenie's old case. Can Atty. Jennifer act as counsel for Evelyn? (A) No, but she can assist another lawyer who will handle the case. (B) Yes, but she must notify Lenie before accepting the case. (C) No, because her duty to keep the confidences of previous clients remains. (D) Yes, but she cannot reveal any confidential information she previously got.

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