Assume that a paralegal and an attorney conduct an interview with a potential client, but discover that a conflict of interest exists and that the firm cannot represent this client. What should be done?

A) Send a letter of disclaimer.
B) Send a letter of engagement.
C) Send a letter of nonengagement.
D) Send a letter asking for an ethical wall.


C

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