DUTIES TO CLIENTS

Duty To Represent UnlessEmbarrassed.R 2-An A&S shall give advice on or acceptbrief in the courts in which he professes topractice.But special circumstances may justifyhis refusal at his discretion to accept aparticular brief. R3 justifies the refusal.What instances would be considered asembarrassment? 1) Where A&S finds he is inpossession of confidential information as aresult of having previously advised anotherperson in regard to the same matter.2) Where there is some personal relationshipbetween him and a party or a witness in theproceedings.