In contrast, Rule 3.7 (c) allows a lawyer to act as advocate in a proceeding in which another member of the firm is a witness, except when the lawyer has either a current conflict of interest (Rule 1.7) or a conflict of interest arising out of representation of a former client (Rule 1.9).
Contingent means that an event may or may not occur in the future, depending on the fulfillment of some condition that is uncertain. This term is often used in contracts where the event will not take effect until the specified condition occurs.
A contingency plan helps in times of crisis or unexpected events by providing a clear course of action to minimize disruptions and protect business operations.