Law Firm Waiver of Conflict of Interest Letter
(For Prospective Client)

Summary

This law firm client waiver of conflict of interest letter template is for use by a law firm to obtain a waiver from a prospective client for any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest with respect to the firm’s representation of the client and of another client. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. Generally, a firm is permitted to represent clients when it has or may have a conflicting interest stemming from its representation of other clients, provided that all of the clients consent to the representation after being fully consulted regarding the conflict. Even if counsel has a good faith belief that no actual conflict exists, it would still be prudent practice to err on the side of caution and advise a prospective client of any perceived conflicts and obtain a written waiver thereto. For more information on conflicts of interest, see Conflicts of Interest. For a letter to a current or former client, see Law ...