[stevetcg]

Its actually part of the rules of ethics of the Bar. But like I posted before, no lawyer worth hiring is going to get that deep into it with someone that isn't paying them as to create a conflict of interest.

[JudyKayTee]

Its actually part of the rules of ethics of the Bar. But like I posted before, no lawyer worth hiring is going to get that deep into it with someone that isnt paying them as to create a conflict of interest.

I believe that only applies if an Attorney has been retained - otherwise anyone who is "smart" would interview with all the heavy hitting Attorneys in the area, thus locking out those Attorneys from representing the other party.

I would suppose if an Attorney begins representation or delves deeply into the situation the Attorney MUST bow out.

EDIT: Just asked an Attorney friend. He says he would pick the case, whether he interviews with one party and then represents the party, make certain that he didn't obtain any information from #1 which would assist him in representing #2 and then be prepared for a challenge, which he is confident he would win.