Recommended Citation
Robert H. Aronson, Conflict of Interest, 52 Wash. L. Rev. 807 (1977), https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/faculty-articles/394
Publication Title
Washington Law Review
Keywords
conflict of interest
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to indicate situations in which conflict of interest problems most commonly arise and to suggest principles for avoiding such situations or resolving unavoidable conflicts. Part One presents an overview of the subject, with a discussion of general principles underlying conflict of interest problems. Part Two applies these general' principles to a number of frequently encountered problem areas. Throughout the discussion, the author approaches problem situations with a cautious eye. Not every court or grievance committee would impose discipline or invalidate a transaction for all the conflicts scrutinized herein; nevertheless, the possibility of such measures necessitates extreme care.