A lawyer represents both a buyer and seller in a real estate transaction. Both clients give informed written consent after full disclosure. Under the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct, this representation is:
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A
Permitted if the lawyer reasonably believes she can represent both competently and impartially
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B
Always prohibited as a per se conflict
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C
Permitted only if one client later waives all claims
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D
Prohibited unless approved by a Virginia bar ethics committee