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Discipline

Oct. 29, 2003

Potential for Conflict Isn't Disqualifying

SAN FRANCISCO - Defendant Jess Rodrigues smelled a conflict of interest. His law firm, Cooley Godward of San Francisco, employed the former U.S. attorney who investigated him, then the firm represented one of the victims of his crimes and finally, the accounting firm he once sued.

        By Pamela A. MacLean
        Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - Defendant Jess Rodrigues smelled a conflict of interest.
        His law firm, Cooley Godward of San Francisco, employed the former U.S. attorney who investigated him, then the firm repre...

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