Rule 1.11, Subsection (a) Applies to FORMER service as public officer or government employee. Standard of Review – PERSONALLY AND SUBSTANTIALLY participated. Standard of Conduct – SHALL NOT REPRESENT a client IN CONNECTION WITH the prior matter. Informed consent from gov’t agency.
Rule 1.11, Subsection (b) Applies to LAW FIRM of former public officer or gov’t employee. Prerequisite – subsection (a) already in play. Standard of Conduct – Law firm NOT automatically excluded. – Disqualified lawyer screened from participation and fees. Written notice to gov’t agency.
Rule 1.11, Subsection (c) Applies to CONFIDENTIAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON Standard of Conduct – SHALL NOT REPRESENT a client whose interests are adverse to the other person’s confidential information and used to MATERIAL DISADVANTAGE of other person. Defines “Confidential Gov’t Information”
Rule 1.11, Subsection (d) Applies to CURRENT SERVICE as public officer or government employee Standard of Review – PERSONALLY AND SUBSTANTIALLY participated in matter while in private practice. Standard of Conduct – SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE in the matter unless – Informed consent from former client AND gov’t agency.