Probably still a conflict. ++ on the receptionist does all that research, you won't get to the point of speaking with a lawyer to have the lawyer tell you they aren't able to help you. If you can't use them you won't ever get to speak w/the atty.

Anonymous wrote:So is there a conflict if spouse interviewed another partner in the firm, but did not hire that other partner?

It totally depends on what was said, what details were given, etc. That is why you needn't ask the lawyer.