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conflict of interest violation in Maryland

9 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2023 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Attorney Grievance v. Neverdongreen
md · 2021 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Att’y Grievance Comm’n v. Neverdon, 473 Md. 631, 686 , 251 A.3d 1157, 1190 (2021).

2023See Att’y Grievance Comm’n v. Neverdon, 473 Md. 631, 686 , 251 A.3d 1157, 1190 (2021).

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Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Hinesgreen
md · 2001 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Hines, 366 Md. 277, 295 , 783 A.2d 656, 666 (2001).

2015See Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Hines, 366 Md. 277, 295 , 783 A.2d 656, 666 (2001).

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Attorney Grievance Commission v. Zhanggreen
md · 2014 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Zhang, 440 Md. 128, 162 , 100 A.3d 1112, 1132 (2014) (concluding that the attorney had a conflict of interest in violation of Rule 1.7 when her representation of wife in annulment matter and her representation of husband in an immigration matter overlapped for at least one month).

2015See Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Zhang, 440 Md. 128, 162 , 100 A.3d 1112, 1132 (2014) (concluding that the attorney had a conflict of interest in violation of Rule 1.7 when her representation of wife in annulment matter and her representation of husband in an immigration matter overlapped for at least one month).

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Williams v. Wardengreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., Williams v. Warden, 217 Conn. 419 , 586 A.2d 582 , 589 n. 5 (1991); Rodriguez v. State, 129 Ariz. 67 , 628 P.2d 950, 953-54 (1981) (en banc); State v. Smith, 621 P.2d 697, 698-99 (Utah 1980); Allen, 519 P.2d at 353 ; Ward v. State, 753 So.2d 705, 708 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2000).

2007See, e.g., Williams v. Warden, 217 Conn. 419 , 586 A.2d 582 , 589 n. 5 (1991); Rodriguez v. State, 129 Ariz. 67 , 628 P.2d 950, 953-54 (1981) (en banc); State v. Smith, 621 P.2d 697, 698-99 (Utah 1980); Allen, 519 P.2d at 353 ; Ward v. State, 753 So.2d 705, 708 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2000).

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Rodriguez v. Stategreen
ariz · 1981 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See, e.g., Williams v. Warden, 217 Conn. 419 , 586 A.2d 582 , 589 n. 5 (1991); Rodriguez v. State, 129 Ariz. 67 , 628 P.2d 950, 953-54 (1981) (en banc); State v. Smith, 621 P.2d 697, 698-99 (Utah 1980); Allen, 519 P.2d at 353 ; Ward v. State, 753 So.2d 705, 708 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2000).

2007See, e.g., Williams v. Warden, 217 Conn. 419 , 586 A.2d 582 , 589 n. 5 (1991); Rodriguez v. State, 129 Ariz. 67 , 628 P.2d 950, 953-54 (1981) (en banc); State v. Smith, 621 P.2d 697, 698-99 (Utah 1980); Allen, 519 P.2d at 353 ; Ward v. State, 753 So.2d 705, 708 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2000).

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State v. Smithgreen
utah · 1980 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See, e.g., Williams v. Warden, 217 Conn. 419 , 586 A.2d 582 , 589 n. 5 (1991); Rodriguez v. State, 129 Ariz. 67 , 628 P.2d 950, 953-54 (1981) (en banc); State v. Smith, 621 P.2d 697, 698-99 (Utah 1980); Allen, 519 P.2d at 353 ; Ward v. State, 753 So.2d 705, 708 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2000).

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Ward v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See, e.g., Williams v. Warden, 217 Conn. 419 , 586 A.2d 582 , 589 n. 5 (1991); Rodriguez v. State, 129 Ariz. 67 , 628 P.2d 950, 953-54 (1981) (en banc); State v. Smith, 621 P.2d 697, 698-99 (Utah 1980); Allen, 519 P.2d at 353 ; Ward v. State, 753 So.2d 705, 708 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2000).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2023In contrast, in Strickland, 466 U.S. at 692 , the Supreme Court maintained the requirement that the presumption of prejudice in a conflict-of-interest claim requires a showing (i.e., that counsel actively represented conflicting interests and that an actual conflict adversely affected counsel’s performance), which is not needed under the per se rule of presumed prejudice for the actual or constructive denial of the assistance of counsel.

2023In contrast, in Strickland, 466 U.S. at 692 , the Supreme Court maintained the requirement that the presumption of prejudice in a conflict-of-interest claim requires a showing (i.e., that counsel actively represented conflicting interests and that an actual conflict adversely affected counsel’s performance), which is not needed under the per se rule of presumed prejudice for the actual or constructive denial of the assistance of counsel.

32023–2023
John H. Bailey v. Walter Redman, Warden, Delaware Correctional Center, and Richard R. Wier, Attorney General of the State of Delaware green
ca3 · 1981
2 sentences

2023Because the Supreme Court issued Strickland after the Third Circuit’s Bailey decision, Strickland supersedes the reasoning in Bailey, 657 F.2d at 24 , that Cuyler supports “[t]he distinction between the ‘deprivation’ of a right and the ‘prejudice’ that may result[,]” where the actual denial of assistance to counsel is concerned.

2023Because the Supreme Court issued Strickland after the Third Circuit’s Bailey decision, Strickland supersedes the reasoning in Bailey, 657 F.2d at 24 , that Cuyler supports “[t]he distinction between the ‘deprivation’ of a right and the ‘prejudice’ that may result[,]” where the actual denial of assistance to counsel is concerned.

32023–2023
Allen v. District Court green
colo · 1974
1 sentence

2007See, e.g., Williams v. Warden, 217 Conn. 419 , 586 A.2d 582 , 589 n. 5 (1991); Rodriguez v. State, 129 Ariz. 67 , 628 P.2d 950, 953-54 (1981) (en banc); State v. Smith, 621 P.2d 697, 698-99 (Utah 1980); Allen, 519 P.2d at 353 ; Ward v. State, 753 So.2d 705, 708 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2000).

12007–2007
Pressley v. State green
md · 2001
2 sentences

1995The determination as to whether there was a conflict may involve questions of fact, Pressley, 220 Md. at 562 , 155 A.2d 494 , and mixed questions of law and fact.

1995The determination as to whether there was a conflict may involve questions of fact, Pressley, 220 Md. at 562 , 155 A.2d 494 , and mixed questions of law and fact.

11995–1995
Kepner v. Western Fire Insurance Company green
ariz · 1973
2 sentences

1984Kepner v. Western Fire Insurance Co., 109 Ariz. 329 , 509 P.2d 222 (1973), involved conflict over business pursuits exclusion; Hargis v. Maryland Am.

1984Kepner v. Western Fire Insurance Co., 109 Ariz. 329 , 509 P.2d 222 (1973), involved conflict over business pursuits exclusion; Hargis v. Maryland Am.

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

PA 51 (1968–2025) CA 47 (1983–2024) IL 31 (1979–2026) CT 16 (1991–2021) IA 15 (1969–2021) FL 15 (1989–2022) GA 13 (1985–2026) LA 12 (1976–2025) MD 9 (1984–2023) NY 9 (1980–2016) AL 9 (1987–2023) OH 8 (1988–2025) TX 8 (1998–2023) KS 8 (1979–2020) IN 8 (2000–2020) CO 8 (2001–2024) NC 7 (1982–2015) UT 7 (1992–2024) OK 7 (1988–2004) AZ 6 (1994–2022) OR 6 (1984–2019) MA 5 (1999–2025) MT 4 (1996–2011) NJ 4 (2015–2021) MI 4 (2002–2015) NV 4 (2016–2018) WI 4 (1996–2019) MN 4 (1987–2017) WA 4 (2001–2017) ID 3 (1994–1999) VT 3 (2010–2019) WY 3 (1991–2019) MS 3 (1998–2004) SD 2 (2014–2023) DC 2 (2000–2011) NE 2 (1998–2004) MO 2 (1991–2018) TN 2 (1957–2024)

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