C.R.S. Section 13-24-109
Disqualification of collaborative lawyer and lawyers in associated law firm


(1)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a collaborative lawyer is disqualified from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter.

(2)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section and section 13-24-111, a lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated is disqualified from appearing before a tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter if the collaborative lawyer is disqualified from doing so under subsection (1) of this section.

(3)

A collaborative lawyer or a lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may represent a party:

(a)

To ask a tribunal to approve an agreement resulting from the collaborative law process; or

(b)

To seek or defend an emergency order to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of a party, or a minor child of either of the parties as defined in section 13-14-101 (2.2) if a successor lawyer is not immediately available to represent that person.

(4)

If subsection (3)(b) of this section applies, a collaborative lawyer, or lawyer in a law firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated, may represent a party or minor child of either of the parties as defined in section 13-14-101 (2.2) for a limited time only until the person or minor child is represented by a successor lawyer or reasonable measures are taken to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of the person.

Source: Section 13-24-109 — Disqualification of collaborative lawyer and lawyers in associated law firm, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Dec. 24, 2024).

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