Paralegal
Paper instructions:
Brenda Battle made an appointment with Gary Athman, as well-known divorce attorney. During the client interview, Brenda told Gary hat she wanted a divorce and
request legal advice as to her rights. Gary informed her of her legal rights and counseled her on separate and community property. He also made recommendation on the
steps she should take before beginning proceedings. Brenda didn’t retain Gary to handle her divorce processing but paid him for his time and his legal advice. Two
weeks later, Sam Battle, Brenda’s estranged husband, made an appointment with Gary. He asked Gary to begin divorce processing’s against Brenda.
1. Sound Gary represent Sam against Brenda? If so why? If not, why not?
2. What ethical rules apply to this case
