Sec. 10.
(1) The disqualification of section 9(1) applies to a collaborative lawyer representing a party with or without fee.
(2) After a collaborative law process concludes, another lawyer in a law firm with which a collaborative lawyer disqualified under section 9(1) is associated may represent a party without fee in the collaborative matter or a matter related to the collaborative matter if all of the following apply:
(a) The party has an annual income that qualifies the party for free legal representation under the criteria established by the law firm for free legal representation.
(b) The collaborative law participation agreement so provides.
(c) The collaborative lawyer is isolated from any participation in the collaborative matter or a matter related to the collaborative matter through procedures within the law firm that are reasonably calculated to isolate the collaborative lawyer from the participation.
History: 2014, Act 159, Eff. Dec. 8, 2014
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 159 of 2014 - Uniform Collaborative Law Act (691.1331 - 691.1354)
Section 691.1331 - Short Title.
Section 691.1332 - Definitions.
Section 691.1333 - Applicability of Act.
Section 691.1334 - Collaborative Law Participation Agreement; Requirements.
Section 691.1335 - Beginning and Concluding Collaborative Law Process.
Section 691.1336 - Proceeding Pending Before Tribunal; Status Report.
Section 691.1337 - Emergency Orders.
Section 691.1338 - Approval of Agreement by Tribunal.
Section 691.1339 - Disqualification of Collaborative Lawyer in Associated Law Firm.
Section 691.1340 - Representation of Party With or Without Fee.
Section 691.1341 - Governmental Entity as Party.
Section 691.1342 - Disclosure of Information.
Section 691.1343 - Standards of Professional Responsibility and Mandatory Reporting Not Affected.
Section 691.1344 - Prospective Collaborative Lawyer; Duties.
Section 691.1345 - Coercive or Violent Relationship.
Section 691.1346 - Confidentiality of Collaborative Law Communication.
Section 691.1348 - Waiver and Preclusion of Privilege.
Section 691.1349 - Limits of Privilege.
Section 691.1350 - Authority of Tribunal in Case of Noncompliance.
Section 691.1351 - Application and Construction of Act.