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# Conflict Check

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The first step in the Attorney Referrals process is to conduct a conflict check.

#### How to conduct a conflict check <a href="#how-to-conduct-a-conflict-check" id="how-to-conduct-a-conflict-check"></a>

1. When a case has been referred to you, you will receive an email with a link to conduct a conflict check. You can click the link in the email or go to the [Attorney Referrals page](https://app.mdjusticepassport.org/mjp20/attorney-referrals) and select the potential client's name.
2. The following information will be shown to conduct the conflict check:
   * County of the matter
   * Practice area (i.e., Consumer Law, Family Law)
   * Potential client's full name and address
   * Opposing party's full name, company name, and address
3. Click the "Conflict Check" button and select an option and click "Save".
4. If you have a conflict of interest, there is nothing further you need to do.
5. If you don't have a conflict of interest, you will be given read only access to the potential client's Passport to read about their case.


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