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MINNESOTA RULES OF PROFESSIONAL <br /> CONDUCT FOR ATTORNEYS <br /> 1.7 Conflict of Interest: General Rule <br /> (a) A lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation of that client <br /> will be directly adverse to another client, unless: <br /> (1) the lawyer reasonably believes the representation will not <br /> adversely affect the relationship with the other client; and <br /> (2) each client consents after consultation. <br /> (b) A lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation of that client <br /> may be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client or to a <br /> third person, or by the lawyer's own interests, unless: <br /> (1) the lawyer reasonably believes the representation will not be <br /> adversely affected; and <br /> (2) the client consents after consultation. When representation of <br /> multiple clients in a single matter is undertaken, the consultation <br /> shall include explanation of the implications of the common <br /> representation and the advantages and risks involved. <br /> 2.2 Intermediary <br /> (a) A lawyer may act as intermediary between clients if <br /> (1) the lawyer consults with each client concerning the implications <br /> of the common representation, including the advantages and <br /> risks involved, and the effect on the attorney -client privileges, <br /> and obtains each client's consent to the common representation; <br /> (2) the lawyer reasonably believes that the matter can be resolved on <br /> terms compatible with the clients' best interests, that each client <br /> will be able to make adequately informed decisions in the matter <br /> and that there is little risk of material prejudice to the interests <br /> of any of the clients if the contemplated resolution is <br /> unsuccessful; and <br /> (3) the lawyer reasonably believes that the common representation <br /> can be undertaken impartially and without improper effect on <br /> other responsibilities the lawyer has to any of the clients. <br /> (b) While acting as intermediary, the lawyer shall consult with each client <br /> concerning the decisions to be made and the considerations relevant in making them, <br /> so that each client can make adequately informed decisions. <br /> (c) A lawyer shall withdraw as intermediary if any of the clients so <br /> requests, or if any of the conditions stated in paragraph (a) is no longer satisfied. <br /> Upon withdrawal, the lawyer shall not continue to represent any of the clients in the <br /> matter that was the subject of the intermediation. <br /> CLL43207 <br /> FIRM -11 <br />