Common use of Joint Representation Clause in Contracts

Joint Representation. The Firm may file a lawsuit in which Client and others are co-plaintiffs. Client consents to the Firm’s joint representation of Client and other plaintiffs. Client and the Firm believe that the interests of the co-plaintiffs are generally consistent and do not conflict. However, if differences or conflicts arise, the Firm may be required to withdraw from representation of one or more of the joint clients. By executing this retainer agreement, Client confirms that Client has been informed of the possibility for conflicts, that Client has been provided a reasonable opportunity to seek the advice of independent counsel regarding entering into joint representation, and that Client has determined that it is in Client’s interest to have the Firm jointly represent the Client and other plaintiffs in this matter. Client acknowledges and authorizes that information or documents the Firm deems relevant to the joint representation will not be treated confidentially as between and among jointly represented clients. Client acknowledges that there is no right to assert the attorney-client privilege as between and among jointly represented clients.

Joint Representation. The Firm Firms may file a lawsuit in which Client and others are co-plaintiffs. Client consents to the Firm’s Firms’ joint representation of Client and other plaintiffs. Client and the Firm Firms believe that the interests of the co-plaintiffs are generally consistent and do not conflict. However, if differences or conflicts arise, the Firm Firms may be required to withdraw from representation of one or more of the joint clients. By executing this retainer agreement, Client confirms that Client has been informed of the possibility for conflicts, that Client has been provided a reasonable opportunity to seek the advice of independent counsel regarding entering into joint representation, and that Client has determined that it is in Client’s interest to have the Firm Firms jointly represent the Client and other plaintiffs in this matterplaintiffs. Client acknowledges and authorizes that information or documents the Firm deems Firms deem relevant to the joint representation will not be treated confidentially as between and among jointly represented clients. Client acknowledges that there is no right to assert the attorney-client privilege as between and among jointly represented clients.