A conflict of interest exists when there is a substantial risk that an advocate's services to a client will be materially limited by the advocate's personal or professional interests. When may the advocate continue providing services to the client?

• A. The advocate may continue only if they can still provide competent and diligent services and the client gives informed consent in writing.
• B. The advocate may continue if the client approves a temporary waiver of consent.
• C. The advocate may continue only if they will be able to provide competent and diligent services and the client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing.
• D. The advocate may continue if no other conflicts are present and the client agrees verbally.

Answer: (C)