# Nev. RPC 1.9: Rule 1.9 . Duties to Former Clients

> Nevada · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_9

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. RPC 1.9
- **Heading:** Rule 1.9 . Duties to Former Clients
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct / Rule 1.9

## Text

(a) A lawyer who has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not thereafter represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that person’s interests are materially adverse to the interests of the former client unless the former client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing. (b) A lawyer shall not knowingly represent a person in the same or a substantially related matter in which a firm with which the lawyer formerly was associated had previously represented a client: (1) Whose interests are materially adverse to that person; and (2) About whom the lawyer had acquired information protected by Rules 1.6 and 1.9(c) that is material to the matter; (3) Unless the former client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing. (c) A lawyer who has formerly represented a client in a matter or whose present or former firm has formerly represented a client in a matter shall not thereafter: (1) Use information relating to the representation to the disadvantage of the former client except as these Rules would permit or require with respect to a client, or when the information has become generally known; or (2) Reveal information relating to the representation except as these Rules would permit or require with respect to a client.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. RPC 1.0 Rule 1.0 . Terminology. As used in these Rules, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_0.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.0A Rule 1.0A . Guidelines for Interpreting the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct. The preamble and comments to the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct are not enacted by this Rule but may be consulted for guidance in interpreting and applying the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct, unless there is a conflict between the Nevada Rules and the preamble or comments. The following guidelines for interpreting and applying the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct are hereby adopted:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_0A.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.2 Rule 1.2 . Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_2.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.4 Rule 1.4 . Communication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_4.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.5 Rule 1.5 . Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_5.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.6 Rule 1.6 . Confidentiality of Information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_6.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.7 Rule 1.7 . Conflict of Interest: Current Clients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_7.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.8 Rule 1.8 . Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_8.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.9 Rule 1.9 . Duties to Former Clients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_9.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.10 Rule 1.10 . Imputation of Conflicts of Interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_10.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.11 Rule 1.11 . Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_11.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.12 Rule 1.12 . Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_12.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.13 Rule 1.13 . Organization as Client.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_13.md)
- [Nev. RPC 1.14 Rule 1.14 . Client With Diminished Capacity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_RPC_R1_14.md)

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