An attorney may not undertake a representation where a conflicting interest may, even inadvertently, affect, or give the appearance of affecting, the fiduciary obligations of the attorney-client relationship. The attorney is in violation of Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7, and is not entitled to legal fees.
Saint Annes Dev. Co. v. Batista, NY Slip Op 06956 (2d Dep't October 17, 2018)
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