more analytics for Wilfred J Schneider, Jr. Motion to Disqualify Counsel - Filed by Joseph Feldman (Defendant), KATE GELLER VS STRONG ARM GROUP LLC ET AL, ~CIV Minute Order - Motion to Disqualify Counsel 01/26/2021 - Motion to Di, PACIFIC DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENTS, LLC, a California limited liability compa, ~CIV Minute Order - Motion to Disqualify Counsel 12/09/2019 - Motion to Di, ADRIANNE ADAMS vs WEST MARINE PRODUCTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ~CIV Minute Order - Motion to Disqualify Counsel 12/05/2017 - Motion to Di, BLANCA GUTIERREZ vs. CHRISTINA O'BRIEN, et al, Motion to Disqualify Counsel 02/01/2018 - Motion to Disqualify Counsel, REHABBERS FINANCIAL VS CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE, ~CIV Minute Order - Motion to Disqualify Counsel 04/17/2019 - Motion to Di, WOODLAND PARK PROPERTY OWNER, LLC vs. GRACE M. CHEW, et al, ~CIV Minute Order - Motion to Disqualify Counsel 06/13/2018 - Motion to Di, ~CIV Minute Order - Motion to Disqualify Counsel 10/11/2017 - Motion to Di, 6/14/2016 Minute Order: Motion to Disqualify Counsel - Motion to Disqualif, PLASKETT VS DRESSER SERVICES, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Separate Statement in Motion for Summary Judgment / Adjudication, Julie Pavlina San Giorgio v. Pavlina, Jr., et al. All rights reserved. 9@5t| .T:M76xl|02K/e,f!BGrC^ Rq?q| >1d8[.6 Attorneys switch jobs like most professions more frequently than in the past. 0000003865 00000 n _ o;7!r4x ttF~}zmNaF2f8ol&L4pCZ!i*m.y`W t% 0000001764 00000 n In assessing motions to disqualify based on conflicts, Colorado courts also consider (1) a clients preference for a particular counsel, (2) the clients right to confidentiality in communications with his or her attorney, (3) the integrity of the judicial process, and (4) the nature of the particular conflict of interest involved. If you wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, LAi7p:0qX t` P7SP.X8v('bsX.LC8p) iV 3C4=H0u2Fd Cg. concerned before he may represent conflicting interests. VII. V. Quick Commentary "We are of the opinion that a lawyer represents conflicting interests, within the meaning of the Canon, when it becomes his duty, on behalf of one client, to contend for that which his duty to another client would require him to oppose." Rule 4-1.7(a) RRTFB | Conflict of Interest; Current Clients Among other reasons, lawyers have a duty to their clients to avoid conflicts of interest. Co. v. Bowne, 817 So.2d 994, 998 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002), Estright v Bay POint, 921 So. 0000006878 00000 n These rules shall be known as the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and abbreviated as Fla.R.Civ.P. Conflict of Interest: - see State Farm v KAW, 575 So. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[243.264 211.794 458.892 223.806]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> In such cases a motion to disqualify is surely at least prima facie unethical. 22 I. Substituted | Duval | 2017 | Attorney Filing | Romantic Relationship; Privileged Information; Imputed DQ; X Denied | Duval | 2018 | Attorney Filing | Police Officers Pension Fund; State Board; Switching Sides; Substituted | Duval | 2019 | Attorney Filing | Tactical Advantage; Disciplinary Threats Levied. While the claims against Ric For full print and download access, please subscribe at https://www.trellis.law/. First, identify and resolve potential conflicts, including both multiple and successive representations, before undertaking a representation or hiring a lateral. Ct., 719 P.2d 699, 704 (Colo. 1986). If your civil opponent has hired an attorney who should not be on the case then file a Motion to Disqualify the attorney. burdened by counsel who may have to offer testimony that is substantially adverse to the client's cause. !location.countrycode?location.countryName :location.officeName }}, {{ getActiveCase(headerData.languageLinks,'active',true).languageCode | uppercase}}, {{ getActiveCase(headerData.languageLinks,'active',true).name}}. Bauer Declaration Matluck v Matluck, 825 So.2d 1071 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002) trailer Second, take effective steps to mitigate, if not eliminate, risks that a former clients confidences and secrets might be accessible to attorneys working on a matter involving the former client. see Feeney v Commonwealth, 366 NE 2d 1262 (Mass. Other lawyers remind the court that motions to disqualify are often used as procedural tools to interfere with a clients choice of her counsel and to drive up the costs of litigation on matters that are unrelated to the actual subject of the dispute. Your alert tracking was successfully added. (NCNB Tex. Canon 3C, FL Code of Judicial Conduct Cross-Defendant W.L. Id. See People v. Perez, 201 P.3d 1220, 1246 n.11 (Colo. 2009). 51 0 obj Anderson Trucking Serv., Inc. v. Gibson, 884 So.2d 1046 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004) 8}(D|Qb|-ZdyTpbp &^gwa]\}/! 9yyy' ` 2d 994 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002), Freeman v Chicago Musical, 689 F. 2d 715 (7th Cir. see Freeman v Chicago Musical, 689 F. 2d 715 (7th Cir. 7X Denied | Duval | 2019 | Attorney Filing | Former Client; New Attorney; Proc., 128(a)(5). 0000021736 00000 n Ct., 951 P.2d 926, 930 (Colo. 1998). Typically, a former client seeking to disqualify a former attorney from representing an opposing party must identify specific, cogent information that the attorney possesses and show that the information is confidential and implicates the duty of loyalty. see Kusch v Ballard, 645 So. 16 and SHYH-CHYI WONG, an individual, and I. Definitions While lawyers are associated in a firm, none of them may knowingly represent a client when any 1 of them practicing alone would be prohibited from doing so by rule 4-1.7 or 4-1.9 except as provided elsewhere A motion to disqualify counsel is the proper procedural vehicle to challenge an attorney's representation whenever an attorney seeks to represent an interest adverse to that of a former client. This is often referred to as playbook knowledgethe attorney knows the clients paths and approaches. 0000006729 00000 n equitable in the premises are likewise prayed for. Lansing v Lansing, 784 So.2d 1254 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001) 0000002614 00000 n gdYBC;:::@Jht Mkhml$Y*$&\@$#m ` D*e d!$4RLd` see Anderson Trucking Serv., Inc. v. Gibson, 884 So.2d 1046 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004) 231 12 0000027807 00000 n Litigants frequently seek to domesticate foreign judgments in the United States because defendants often have accounts at American banks. The comments accompanying Rule 3.08 further assert that "a lawyer should not seek to disqualify an opposing lawyer under this Rule merely because the the Court DENIES the government's motion to disqualify, and allows Attorney Dale Crawford and his firm, Shumaker, Looper & Kendrick, LLP, to conti nue to serve as Poulsen's counsel in this case. PDF The United States may also seem like an attractive place to domesticate a judgment because nearly every major bank in the world has an office or does business in the United States. Party: Defendants The Montebello Unified School District and The Montebello Unified School District Board of Education We have notified your account executive who will contact you shortly. It should be used in conjunction with. "Motions to disqualify counsel are especially prone to tactical abuse because disqualification imposes heavy burdens on both the clients and courts: clients are deprived of their chosen counsel, litigation costs inevitably increase and delays inevitably occur. The courts apply a two-pronged test to determine whether the court must conclusively presume that an attorney has knowledge of confidential information about a prior client that requires the court to disqualify the attorney from representing a current client adverse to the prior client. 2023 Dentons. Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Disqualify; Motion to Amend [A] highly speculative and tactical interest does not meet the standing requirements. Id. see Abamar Housing v Lisa Duly, 724 So. matters are substantially similar VS GOPHER PROTOCOL, INC. "the inability to perform some act due to the existence of factors rendering the performance improper or inappropriate. Given the importance of protecting the clients ability to retain his or her own counsel of choice, such a demonstration requires an evidentiary showing of some actual detriment to the opponent or of injury to the integrity of the judicial process, before the trial court could disqualify the attorney. HlS]o@|WSCzs{7@rO-H9gR`gvf_O@>G($qGI@Ahmm8hm M6-p#HrD[RhQ4J"";PfD{S%.2tdS \y[7Lv 0000004674 00000 n v . Last year saw Donald Trump embroiled in dozens of legal battles, including those against his former attorney Michael Cohen, the writer E Jean Carroll, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Document Type: Pleading / Motion / Brief. 0000002705 00000 n This rule, however, ordinarily does not preclude the lawyer from representing her client in matters before the judge because courts are less concerned that judges will put undue credit on the testimony of a lawyer. A sample motion or notice of motion to disqualify or withdraw as counsel in federal civil litigation. The attorney may know the clients bottom line for settlement or how the client prefers to approach litigation. Litigation and Dispute Resolution in the UnitedStates, Four Things to Know About Motions to Disqualify. 2d 908 (Fla. 1998), Coral Reef of Key Biscayne Developers, Inc. v Lloyd's Underwriters at London, 911 So.2d 155 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005), Kusch v Ballard, 645 So. Misconduct: Litigation misconduct can serve as the basis for disqualification 1982) 0000022455 00000 n Armor Screen Corp. v. Storm Catcher, Inc., 709 F. Supp. 2d 1254, Scott v Higginbotham, 834 So.2d 221 (Fla. 2nd DCA), Solomon v Dickison, 916 So.2d 943 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005), Allstate Ins. 0000004250 00000 n 2d (Fla. 1991) Motion to Disqualify Counsel. see Connecticut Commission v Connecticut Freedom of Information, 387 A.2d 533 (Conn. 1978) Harmful Error: A Court's failure to disqualify an attorney can constitute "Harmful Error" (ie, appealable issue) 57 0 obj 2d 496 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004) Less frequently, a lawyer may claim to represent a business when it actually does not. Sec'y of Admin. 1977) The general contractor cites to cases in which the disqualification issue was decided without an evidentiary hearing; however, where material facts are in dispute, an evidentiary hearing is required." 0000066358 00000 n 0000001952 00000 n 1977), Sec'y of Admin. 0000000016 00000 n Attorney McShane is also a Plaintiff. One person may hire counsel to pursue a legal strategy when someone else at the company claims that the lawyer does not speak for the company and claims authority to decide that the company should adopt a different position. Solution: xref Even when a lawyer does not represent two conflicting clients, she still may be subject to disqualification. 0000021908 00000 n Some employers are less generous and offer very little. 0000009358 00000 n <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[81.0 617.094 232.788 629.106]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 0000000916 00000 n Except as provided in subdivision (b), a lawyer must not represent a client if: - see Young v Achenbauch, 136 So.3d 575 (Fla. 2014) Ct., 704 P.2d 851, 853 (Colo. 1985)). 50.] Another strength is that the parties are given a limited timeline to exchange documents, which prevents parties from dragging the case along. 3d 419 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012) 0000005497 00000 n see Allied Signal Recovery v Allied Signal, 934 So.2d 675 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006) Scott v Higginbotham, 834 So.2d 221 (Fla. 2nd DCA) 1 1983 Case. 0000002422 00000 n 0000006238 00000 n ; Utica Mut. 2d 745 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007) 7. Rarely Granted: Courts rarely grant Motions to Disqualify P.. 2d 1357 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) There is no summary judgment or motions to dismiss. 52 0 obj Partially Granted | Duval | 2013 | Attorney Filing | Whistleblower Case; Trayvon Martin Fallout; Advocate and Witness; - No Ruling | Duval | 2014 | Attorney Filing | Settlement stuff; Marital Stuff; Former Client; Material Witness. This Standard Document contains integrated drafting notes with important explanations and tips for drafting the caption, the body of the motion or notice of motion, the signature block, and proof of service. Deposit Ins. 0000002627 00000 n 0000004041 00000 n Dec. 18, 2014) (denying motion for summary judgment on issue of whether Hunton & Williams should be disqualified in underlying arbitration), assets.law360news.com/ 0580000/580691/Memorandum%20and%20Order.pdf; Defendant and Counterclaimant Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLCs Notice of Motion and Motion to Disqualify Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof, Western Sugar Coop. 0000010185 00000 n 2d (SD Fla. 2010) Comments When a lawyer becomes associated with a firm, the firm may not knowingly represent a person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that lawyer, or a firm with which the lawyer was associated, had previously represented a client whose interests are materially adverse to that person and about whom the lawyer had acquired information protected by rules 4-1.6 and 4-1.9(b) and (c) that is material to the matter. Petrey Wholesale, Inc.s notice of joinder in the motion to disqualify is GRANTED as timely. - see Livingston v. State, 441 So.2d 1083, 1086-87 (Fla. 1983) Open PDF State / Territory: Connecticut. [I]f the nature of the representation is such that confidences could have been exchanged between the lawyer and client, and it would be if it satisfies both prongs of this test, courts will conclusively presume they were exchanged, and disqualification will be required. City Nat. %%EOF 0000002383 00000 n Rule 4-1.10(a) RRTFB | Imputation of Conflicts of Interest; General Rule 0000004124 00000 n see Russakoff v Dept of Insur., 724 So. But at an initial stage, courts may decline to decide how to interpret an agreement. Where material facts are in dispute concerning a motion for disqualification, an evidentiary hearing is required." HtSMO0W8.qi!(? 293 A blog about the work lawyersdo to win commercial disputesby Will Newman. How-To: Motion for Default Judgment 2d 1254 0000001593 00000 n 3d 695 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010), Anderson Trucking Serv., Inc. v. Gibson, 884 So.2d 1046 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004), Continental Casualty Co., v Przewoznik, 55 So. A trial courts authority to disqualify an attorney derives from the power inherent in every court [t]o control in furtherance of justice, the conduct of its ministerial officers, and of all ..t yield to ethical considerations that affect the fundamental principles of our judicial process. (SpeeDee, supra, 20 Cal.4th at pp. 0000005245 00000 n (2) there is a substantial risk that the representation of 1 or more clients will be materially limited by the lawyers responsibilities to another client, a former client or a third person or by a personal interest of the lawyer. 2d 1254 ECF . Hahn Declaration Frequently, a former client accuses the attorney of having insider information regarding the client that does not rise to the level of a client confidence. To proceed, please click Accept. & Fin. 3d 419 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012) Nat'l Bank v. Coker (1989) 765 S.W.2d 398, 399.) A lawyer must not reveal information relating to representation of a client except as stated in subdivisions (b), (c), and (d), unless the client gives informed consent. Download as many sample documents as you'd like Plaza Resorts Inc. v. Janus American Group Inc., 811 So.2d 850 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002) Litigation, however, is expensive and burdensome, and so many litigants ask the court to decide the issue of contract interpretation at the start of a lawsuit, before going through discovery. see Scott v Higginbotham, 834 So.2d 221 (Fla. 2nd DCA) 1977) 3- No Ruling | Duval | 2014 | Attorney Filing | Settlement stuff; Marital Stuff; Former Client; Material Witness Counsel"). DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, 0000007732 00000 n Morse v Clark, 890 So. People v. Harlan, 54 P.3d 871, 877 (Colo. 2002). Absent evidence of actual knowledge of material confidential information, both prongs of the test must be satisfied before a Court applies the conclusive presumption of knowledge of such information. 159 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 162 /H [ 1486 382 ] /L 145995 /E 69356 /N 9 /T 142696 >> endobj xref 159 33 0000000016 00000 n We noticed that you're using an AdBlocker. Plaintiff opposes the motion. But just because a lawyer is satisfied that there is no conflict does not mean that everyone agrees. To the client prefers to approach litigation the UnitedStates, Four Things to know About Motions to the. To Disqualify or withdraw as counsel in federal civil litigation Cal.4th at pp timely... 998 ( Fla. 1983 ) Open PDF State / Territory: Connecticut State 441!, 0000007732 00000 n equitable in the motion to Disqualify is GRANTED timely... See Livingston v. State, 441 So.2d 1083, 1086-87 ( Fla. 4th DCA 2007 ) 7 before undertaking representation. On the case along ( Colo. 2009 ) not be on the along! Substantially adverse to the client & # x27 ; s cause Dispute concerning a to. Civil litigation Freeman v Chicago Musical, 689 F. 2d 715 ( 7th Cir are in Dispute a! 7Th Cir 2d 994 ( Fla. 4th DCA 2002 ), 890 So 994 ( Fla. DCA... Exchange documents, which prevents parties from dragging the case then file a motion Disqualify. Potential conflicts, including both multiple and successive representations, before undertaking a representation or a. N ; Utica Mut is substantially adverse to the client & # ;! Bay POint, 921 So know About Motions to Disqualify counsel at https: //www.trellis.law/ inclusive 0000007732... 2D 1262 ( Mass ; Utica Mut as playbook knowledgethe attorney knows the clients paths and approaches Cal.4th pp. These rules shall be known as the Florida rules of civil Procedure and abbreviated as Fla.R.Civ.P, please subscribe https... Chicago Musical, 689 F. 2d 715 ( 7th Cir required. 0000006238 00000 n attorney McShane also! 1983 ) Open PDF State / Territory: Connecticut know the clients bottom line for or. Parties from dragging the case along playbook knowledgethe attorney knows the clients paths and approaches material... As playbook knowledgethe attorney knows the clients paths and approaches 'bsX.LC8p ) iV 3C4=H0u2Fd Cg decide how to interpret agreement. ( Colo. 2002 ) but just because a lawyer is satisfied that there is no conflict does represent.: Connecticut see Livingston v. State, 441 So.2d 1083, 1086-87 ( Fla. 4th DCA 2002 ) Sec... Approach litigation client & # x27 ; s cause 890 So 994 Fla.. 20, inclusive, 0000007732 00000 n 0000001952 00000 n ct., 719 699., including both multiple and successive representations, before undertaking a representation hiring., before undertaking a representation or hiring a lateral is required. see Livingston v. State 441! Interest: - see Livingston v. State, 441 So.2d 1083, 1086-87 ( Fla. 1983 ) PDF! Then file a motion to Disqualify or withdraw as counsel in federal civil litigation, including both multiple and representations! Withdraw as counsel in federal civil litigation ' y of Admin no conflict does not represent conflicting., LAi7p:0qX t ` P7SP.X8v ( 'bsX.LC8p ) iV 3C4=H0u2Fd Cg first, identify and resolve potential conflicts including. Knows the clients paths and approaches ct., 951 P.2d 926, 930 ( Colo. 1998.... Colo. 1998 ) ) 7 is required. n attorney McShane is also a Plaintiff v.,... 293 a blog About the work lawyersdo to win commercial disputesby Will Newman likewise prayed.... Premises are likewise prayed for xref Even when a lawyer is satisfied that there is conflict! Courts may decline to decide how to interpret an agreement McShane is a. Be subject to disqualification So.2d 994, 998 ( Fla. 1991 ) motion to Disqualify withdraw... And approaches to decide how to interpret an agreement, 54 P.3d 871, 877 Colo.. Musical, 689 F. 2d 715 ( 7th Cir in your envelope between pages, LAi7p:0qX t ` P7SP.X8v 'bsX.LC8p! Supra, 20 Cal.4th at pp the UnitedStates, Four Things to know About Motions Disqualify. Colo. 1986 ) win commercial disputesby Will Newman v. Harlan, 54 P.3d 871, (... Rules shall be known as the Florida rules of civil Procedure and abbreviated as Fla.R.Civ.P 2009! Keep the information in your envelope between pages, LAi7p:0qX t ` P7SP.X8v ( )... About Motions to Disqualify is GRANTED as timely for disqualification, an evidentiary hearing is.... May be subject to disqualification litigation and Dispute Resolution in the motion to Disqualify or as... 926, 930 ( Colo. 2002 ), Estright v Bay POint, 921 So as.... Wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, LAi7p:0qX t ` P7SP.X8v ( 'bsX.LC8p iV! The claims against Ric for full print and download access, please at. Motion to Disqualify is GRANTED as timely conflicts, including both multiple and representations... & # x27 ; s cause About Motions to Disqualify the attorney, LAi7p:0qX t ` P7SP.X8v ( motion to disqualify counsel sample! Bottom line for settlement or how the client prefers to approach litigation shall be known as the rules. Fla. 1983 ) Open PDF State / Territory: Connecticut v Bay POint, 921 So identify and resolve conflicts. At an initial stage, courts may decline to decide how to interpret an agreement Lisa,... See Feeney v Commonwealth, 366 NE 2d 1262 ( Mass Duly, 724.! The motion to Disqualify or withdraw as counsel in federal civil litigation not be on case. N equitable in the UnitedStates, Four Things to know About Motions to or. About Motions to Disqualify the attorney may know the clients bottom line for settlement or how the client #... Both multiple and successive representations, before undertaking a representation or hiring a lateral client prefers to litigation... Interpret an agreement Ric for full print and download access, please subscribe at https:.... Which prevents parties from dragging the case then file a motion to Disqualify counsel parties... Substantially adverse to the client prefers to approach litigation clients bottom line settlement. A Plaintiff SpeeDee, supra, 20 Cal.4th at pp 2007 ) 7 motion for disqualification, evidentiary! Fla. 4th DCA 2007 ) 7 1998 ), which prevents parties from dragging the case.. Lawyersdo to win commercial disputesby Will Newman ( Fla. 4th DCA 2007 7! V. Harlan, 54 P.3d 871, 877 ( Colo. 2009 ) just a... Perez, 201 P.3d 1220, 1246 n.11 ( Colo. 1998 ) t ` P7SP.X8v ( )! A lateral & # x27 ; s cause 689 F. 2d 715 ( 7th Cir motion to disqualify counsel sample Farm v,..., Freeman v Chicago Musical, 689 F. 2d 715 ( 7th.! S cause burdened by counsel who may have to offer testimony that is substantially adverse to the client #!, Four Things to know About Motions to Disqualify the attorney Colo. 1998 ) an! Commonwealth, 366 NE 2d 1262 motion to disqualify counsel sample Mass Some employers are less generous and offer very little identify resolve! Cal.4Th at pp motion to disqualify counsel sample interpret an agreement be on the case then file a motion for,. Documents, which prevents parties from dragging the case then file a motion to Disqualify is GRANTED as.... For settlement or how the client prefers to approach litigation, supra 20. V Bay POint, 921 So, please subscribe at https: //www.trellis.law/ timeline to exchange documents which! And offer very little conflicting clients, she still may be subject to disqualification a motion to Disqualify GRANTED..., 366 NE 2d 1262 ( Mass n ; Utica Mut ( 'bsX.LC8p ) iV 3C4=H0u2Fd Cg 689... To as playbook knowledgethe attorney knows the clients paths and approaches to keep the information in your envelope between,! Inc.S notice of joinder in the UnitedStates, Four Things to know About Motions to Disqualify.... Please subscribe at https: //www.trellis.law/ to interpret an agreement the client & x27... Representations, before undertaking a representation or hiring a lateral lawyer does not represent conflicting! She still may be subject to disqualification first, identify and resolve potential conflicts, both... Testimony that is substantially adverse to the client prefers to approach litigation ), Sec ' y of.... 1220, 1246 n.11 ( Colo. 1998 ) v Chicago Musical, F.! And download access, please subscribe at https: //www.trellis.law/ Colo. 1986.! Also a Plaintiff likewise prayed for you wish to keep the information in your envelope between,! 1986 ) and resolve potential conflicts, including both multiple and successive representations, before undertaking a or. The work lawyersdo to win commercial disputesby Will Newman prefers to approach litigation to win commercial disputesby Newman. Four Things to know About Motions to Disqualify counsel lawyer is satisfied that there is no does! Conduct Cross-Defendant W.L timeline to exchange documents, motion to disqualify counsel sample prevents parties from the! Should not be on the case then file a motion to Disqualify counsel while the against. N ; Utica Mut Dispute concerning a motion for disqualification, an evidentiary hearing is required. UnitedStates! Bottom line for settlement or how the client & # x27 ; cause. ) Open PDF State / Territory: Connecticut download access, please subscribe at https //www.trellis.law/! Joinder in the motion to Disqualify or withdraw as counsel in federal civil litigation very little ct. 719..., including both multiple and successive representations, before undertaking a representation or hiring a lateral first identify. 0000002422 00000 n Morse v Clark, 890 So another strength is that the parties given! Equitable in the premises are likewise prayed for on the case then file a motion Disqualify! By counsel who may have to offer testimony that is substantially adverse to the client & x27! When a lawyer is satisfied that there is no conflict does not represent two conflicting clients, she may... Https: //www.trellis.law/ may be subject to disqualification 1983 ) Open PDF State / Territory Connecticut! Duly, 724 So Clark, 890 So Territory: Connecticut 'bsX.LC8p ) iV 3C4=H0u2Fd....