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Where can I find info on prof responsibility when you represent two clients and now one of them may sue the other one but nothing has happened just yet? Trying to figure out what to disclose and any prof reponsib?

If they are both current clients, Model rule 1.7, 1.9, 1.13, and 1.16 would apply. You cannot represent either client (in any suit between the instant clients) even with consent (rule 1.7 (b) (3). I am reading your question as if your are the lawyer, if you are, then you should ask your state bar this question, some states deviate from the model rules (all states have not adopted them as written) Remember, you cannot be loyal to two masters. If you wish to keep both clients for future dealings, you should advise each about the other client to avoid any appearence of impropriety. Other rules may also apply, that is what one of the uses of your state bar is for, to help attorneys navigate these dangerous waters

well if it is legal representation, the atty shouyld have preformed a conflicts check. for example if the two people were invovled in a business contract and the attorney was representing both parties and something went donw, there may be a problem, depending on the knowledge the parties had of the other sides representation

if it is something like entertainmetn law, i would doubt there would be much of a conflict of interest unless the "manager" representing both parties was withholdin opportunities from one beacuse another more well known artist could get more money...then well you see

the area of representation is going to matter alot.
at this tiem i would do nothing and hope they could work it out.
if they know you represent them both then maybe you could try and resolve the conflict, in a compromise to ensure they both get a fair resolution

That really depends on the profession, however most professions have a certian client confidentiality, If I were you ethically I would not provide any information to the other party unless court required.

if nothing has happened dont worry. if somethiong happens u can do lots of thing especially counter Sue.

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