Rule 1-128.6 NMRA
Rule 1-128.6. Disqualification of collaborative lawyer and lawyers in associated law firm.
A. Disqualification of collaborative lawyer. Except as otherwise provided in
Paragraph C of this rule, a collaborative lawyer is disqualified from appearing before a
tribunal to represent a party in a proceeding related to the collaborative matter.
B. Disqualification of law firm. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph C of
this rule, 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
Paragraph A of this rule.
C. Exception; Adoption of agreement. A collaborative lawyer or a lawyer in a law
firm with which the collaborative lawyer is associated may represent a party before a
tribunal to seek an order adopting an agreement resulting from the collaborative law
process.