North Carolina § 1-651 - Governmental entity as party.
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§ 1-651. Governmental entity as party.
The disqualification under G.S. 1-649(a) applies to a collaborative lawyer representing a party that is a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality. After a collaborative law process concludes, another lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may represent a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality in the collaborative matter or a matter related to the collaborative matter if all of the following apply: The collaborative law participation agreement so provides. The collaborative lawyer is isolated from any participation in the collaborative matter or a matter related to the collaborative matter through procedures within the law firm which are reasonably calculated to isolate the collaborative lawyer from such participation. History (2020-65, s. 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 1-651
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-651 cover?
Section 1-651 ("Governmental entity as party.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Carolina § 1-651?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 1-651 apply to my situation?
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