Rule 7 Disqualification of Collaborative Lawyer and Lawyers in Associated Law
Rule Text
Firm.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a collaborative lawyer is disqualified from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated is disqualified from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter if the collaborative lawyer is disqualified from doing so under subsection (a).
(c) A collaborative lawyer or a lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may represent a party:
(1) to ask a tribunal to approve an agreement resulting from the collaborative law process; or
(2) to seek or defend an emergency order to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of a party, or other individuals related by consanguinity or affinity who reside with a party or who formerly resided with a party if a successor lawyer is not immediately available to represent that person.
(d) If subsection (c)(2) applies, a collaborative lawyer, or lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated, may represent a party or other individuals related by consanguinity or affinity who reside with a party or who
formerly resided with a party only until the person is represented by a successor lawyer or reasonable measures are taken to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of the person.