Does a former client have a valid claim against an attorney?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Curcio, 680 F.2d 881 (2nd Cir. 1982):
5 It is noteworthy that the former client may secure the attorney's disqualification. See, e.g., United States v. Kaufman, 429 F.2d 240, 247 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 925, 91 S.Ct. 185, 27 L.Ed.2d 184 (1970).
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