Overturning a Court Order: Key Points!

Litigation attorney Jonathan Sánchez wrote a column for Asuntos Legales dissecting a recent decision by Colombia's National Judicial Discipline Commission that sanctioned an attorney for taking on a case without a clearance from the previous counsel. He underscores the ethical procedures required before changing legal representation, such as obtaining a formal peace clearance. The column further reflects on the legal and ethical implications of engaging in a case without adhering to these prerequisites, emphasizing the standards set forth in the Civil Code and Law 1123 of 2007 regarding loyalty and honesty in the legal profession.

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