ORDER ON DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL Defendants' Motion to Disqualify the Law Firm of Bickel & Brewer and Its Attorneys, Appearing Pro Hac Vice, filed December 4, 2007, after having been fully briefed, is now properly before this Court. Ct., 719 P.2d 699, 704 (Colo. 1986). Motion to Disqualify Counsel, at 1359. (b) Using Information to Disadvantage of Client. see EPA v Pollution Control Bd., 372 NE 2d 2023 Dentons. Samples Rule 4-1.9(a) RRTFB | Conflict of Interest; Former Clients - see Livingston v. State, 441 So.2d 1083, 1086-87 (Fla. 1983) Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction), 1 Party: Defendants The Montebello Unified School District and The Montebello Unified School District Board of Education Notice of Compliance with Victim's Rights. 0000001486 00000 n Hit the Get Form option to begin editing and enhancing. Assistant General Counsel Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis Office of General Counsel The Capitol, PL-5 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 It should be used in conjunction with. <> Some big companies have a lot of money and are generous to outgoing employees. trailer Metcalf v Metcalf, 785 So. For example, many law firms exclusively represent large corporate defendants or individual employee plaintiffs so they are less likely to be prohibited from representing similar clients in the future. How-To: Write a Motion to Disqualify an Attorney I. Definitions Disqualification "the inability to perform some act due to the existence of factors rendering the performance improper or inappropriate. Pages You Might Also Like see In re yarn Processing Patent Validity, 530 F.2d 83 (5th Cir. hb```c``X8c*}"3=O62ke'\9(8b National Century Financial Enterprises, Inc. ("NCFE") 0000001868 00000 n Adams v. Aerojet General Corp. (2001) 86 Cal.App.4th 1324, 1331; In re Marriage of Zimmerman (1993) 16 Cal.App.4th 556, 563564. Second, it must appear that by virtue of the nature of the former representation or the relationship of the attorney to his [or her] former client that confidential information material to the current dispute would normally have been imparted to the attorney. Id. Sec'y of Admin. 0000038842 00000 n matters are substantially similar 2.160 (c). If competent evidence does not establish such a conflict, the attorney is not disqualified for a conflict. Sharp v. Next Entertainment, Inc. (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 410, 425-426. 0000007067 00000 n 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. 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. 59 0 obj 1977) General Counsel Raymond F. Treadwell, Esq. xb```b``ag`f``ba@ 08 ]]%/LL0*ASzUVrr>24 K@YPdYFe%+%010 will be able to access it on trellis. But when it comes to complex disputes between large corporations, the lower-level courts cannot really issue an unappealable judgment. [T]he court has an independent interest in ensuring trials are conducted within ethical standards of the profession and that legal proceedings appear fair to all that observe them. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1204-1205. Courts often interpret insurance contracts in a very sympathetic light to policyholders and harshly to insurance companies. As part of this process, they ask their colleagues if they are aware of any conflict that would prevent them from participating in a matter. Ct., 704 P.2d 851, 853 (Colo. 1985)). 0000008115 00000 n 2d 747 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001) 6 About 0000066358 00000 n M@_ BR 12 YI-CHING PAO, an individual, 13 Plaintiff, TENTATIVE RULING RE: MOTION TO DISQUALIFY 14 vs. 4. 0000008252 00000 n Woodard v. Dist. <<3EBA49BDE3A8B2110A0060BD45EAFC7F>]/Prev 261168>> [ECF No. 0000009036 00000 n 0000001348 00000 n A lawyer is prohibited from using information relating to representation of a client to the disadvantage of the client unless the client gives informed consent, except as permitted or required by these rules. Many sanctions motions arise in the context of discovery. R . Livingston v. State, 441 So.2d 1083 (Fla. 1983) burdened by counsel who may have to offer testimony that is substantially adverse to the client's cause. P. | Scope and Title of Rules Many law firms avoid disqualification by focusing on certain types of clients. xref trailer Save the final version as a PDF file. People v. Nozolino, 298 P.3d 915, 919 (Colo. 2013) (Disqualification of a partys chosen attorney is an extreme remedy and is only appropriate where required to preserve the integrity and fairness of the judicial proceedings.) (citation omitted). 231 0 obj <> endobj According to the Colorado Supreme Court, however, a court may not disqualify counsel on the basis of speculation or conjecture.. 0000002252 00000 n 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 This is because it must be presumed that a client shared confidences with its attorney pursuant to the attorneyclient relationship.9 Appreciating this distinction is important to successfully making or defeating a motion to disqualify. ", "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. 2d 1254 & Fin. 2014-1675 (Fed.Cir. You ask the Court to remove/disqualify the attorney from your case 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." The prior decisions of this court do not so hold. "an attorney may not represent conflicting interests in the same general transaction, no matter how well-meaning his motive or however slight such adverse interest may be. Advocate vs Witness: These appellate decisions delve into the juxtaposition of an attorney being an Advocate versus being a Witness This Comment will discuss criteria for distinguishing those situations in which a motion to disqualify opposing counsel for conflict of interest is Lawyers litigating motions to disqualify or other ethical issues in federal court cannot rely solely upon any single set of ethical Lawyers should be careful to avoid couching a disqualification motion solely in terms of a Texas rule, even when filing a motion in Texas state Motions to Disqualify 2d 994 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002), Freeman v Chicago Musical, 689 F. 2d 715 (7th Cir. Some cases hold that the complaining party must prove a present or past attorney-client relationship with the attorney who is the target of the motion. 1 - 7: SUSTAINED. 293 A motion to disqualify tests whether the opposing partys right to counsel of his or her choice, which is an important right, must yield to ethical considerations that affect the fundamental principles of our judicial process. People ex rel. In those cases, a court may examine whether the specific person or people at the company who hired the lawyer had the authority to do so. Form 1:10: Motion to Recuse/Disqualify Counsel p. 1 see Matluck v Matluck, 825 So.2d 1071 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002) 23 This action arises from a dispute over the settlement of an earlier lawsuit. 1975), State of Mississippi v Mississippi Service Commission, 418 So.2d 779 (Miss. Home 0000009154 00000 n [D]isqualification is a drastic course of action that should not be taken simply out of hypersensitivity to ethical nuances or the appearance of impropriety. !location.countrycode?location.countryName :location.officeName }}, {{ getActiveCase(headerData.languageLinks,'active',true).languageCode | uppercase}}, {{ getActiveCase(headerData.languageLinks,'active',true).name}}. Many states have consumer protection statutes that make it easier to sue companies that use deception in selling consumer goods. Glossary | Motions to disqualify are far from rare occurrences. Rodriguez v. Dist. Ct. (2008) 158 Cal.App.4th 1697, 1711. 0000004041 00000 n Rule 4-1.9 RRTFB 58 0 obj Counsel for Appellants in Case Nos. This presumption, if applicable, is conclusive and is thus, by definition, not rebuttable. see Morse v Clark, 890 So. [W]hile federal courts generally limit standing to bring disqualification motions to clients or former clients, in California where the ethical breach is manifest and glaring and so infects the litigation in which disqualification is sought that it impacts the moving partys interest in a just and lawful determination of [his or] her claims, a nonclient might meet the standing requirements to bring a motion to disqualify based upon a third party conflict of interest or other ethical violation. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1197, 1204 [135 Cal. In exercising that discretion, the trial court is required to make a reasoned judgment which complies with the legal principles and policies applicable to the issue at hand. Plaintiff opposes the motion. Hubbard v Hubbard, 233 So.2d 150 (Fla. 4th DCA 1970) Courts differ on how they address motions to disqualify, especially because such motions are at times simply a litigation tactic by an opposing party in search of a strategic advantage.3 Additionally, courts are usually reluctant to interfere with a clients choice of counsel unless the conflict is real and there are few options other than to grant disqualification.4. # of Regents of State of Kan., 568 F.Supp. 0000005356 00000 n startxref Deposit Ins. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}; gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-K62D3C1P7H'); You can always see your envelopes 0000005084 00000 n State of Mississippi v Mississippi Service Commission, 418 So.2d 779 (Miss. 2d 747 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001) (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. %PDF-1.4 % 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. Document: Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Disqualify Counsel (Feb. 1, 2008) Barrera v. Boughton ( U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut) back to case Save. Continental Casualty Co., v Przewoznik, 55 So. 438 30 0000008931 00000 n 2 Plaintiff were Richard Lesser, Esq., and Michelle Nelson Bass, Esq. 57 0 obj equitable in the premises are likewise prayed for. 0000007694 00000 n 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. 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. <<7424098B8B608D41B51015C7C971904F>]>> 0000003909 00000 n Id. 10 This may happen when it is unclear which person or people may act on behalf of a business to hire counsel and decide legal strategy. Disqualification is only justified where the misconduct will have a continuing effect on judicial proceedings. Sheller v. Super. Under the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct (Colorado Rules or Colo. RCP), an attorney must safeguard client confidences and secrets, subject to a few exceptions.2 The attorney is also obligated to elevate the clients interests above the interests of the attorney and the law firm. Document Type: Pleading / Motion / Brief. 0000001352 00000 n BACKGROUND To proceed, please click Accept. There is no summary judgment or motions to dismiss. 4 While the claims against Ric For full print and download access, please subscribe at https://www.trellis.law/. The prior decisions of this court do not so hold. But the main things that attorneys do to avoid disqualification are to strictly follow ethical guidelines about conflicts of interest and to remind clients that litigation can become more costly and complicated than originally anticipated because of motions such as these and to therefore consider settlement. 0000009176 00000 n Instead, they only enforce ones with reasonable limits. 0000002705 00000 n A firm that represents a large bank once may prefer never to be prohibited from representing that large bank again, so it may never accept a case against the bank. See paragraph (b)." Tex. 0000004672 00000 n ECF . Home, Disqualification "the inability to perform some act due to the existence of factors rendering the performance improper or inappropriate. 2d at 287, 290). You dont like a lawyer and are curious about ways to tell a judge why. %PDF-1.3 % Kusch v Ballard, 645 So. . 524, 528 (D.Colo. when new changes related to " are available. Significantly, the increasing mobility of lateral attorneys (with attorneys rarely spending their entire legal careers at a single law practice or firm) has raised issues that can serve as the basis of a motion to disqualify. VS GOPHER PROTOCOL, INC. 0000006238 00000 n The court of appeal affirmed the trial court's denial of the motion to disqualify, holding that "[t]he attor-ney for a corporation represents it, Congratulations! 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. see Abamar Housing v Lisa Duly, 724 So. 6. (BRC), as counsel and law firm representing the Defendants, because: 1. 11. v . at 664; Beck v. Bd. 3d 690 (Fla. 3d DCA 2011) endstream endobj 60 0 obj <>stream hb```?(qH2\Tu`t)2^,Z; l :o}2@l6_A`7'{H 5H3d2U(;!LA_gXp&9xx`JQ`O/iNi#4#% ;u Dentons is a global legal practice providing client services worldwide through its member firms and affiliates. Your subscription was successfully upgraded. Motion to Disqualify Attorney Protection of the attorney-client privilege is not the only ground for a motion to disqualify an attorney. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal. Contact TBD for more free samples Independent counsel, free from the suggestion of economic self-interest, often can more effectively than the attorney press the case for allowing the client to keep its counsel of choice. Emergency Motion- Defendants' Motion to Disqualify Plaintiffs' Counsel and Law Firm All Defendants ask this Court to disqualify Plaintiffs' counsel and their law firm: 1. 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. see Allstate Ins. P0*oBMR>F,;R(R E@ QH4XD . Attorney Certificates of Good Standing. Discussion 1975) Id. In addition, if the motion is made by a former client, attorneys should consider providing notice of a potential circumstance to their legal malpractice insurer. 11. 1982) After having considered the briefs submitted on this Motion, having consulted with the Georgia <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[342.312 97.537 395.76 105.545]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> see Lansing v Lansing, 784 So.2d 1254 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001) see Allstate Ins co v Bowne, 817 So. Anderson Trucking Serv., Inc. v. Gibson, 884 So.2d 1046 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004) (b) Former Clients of Newly Associated Lawyer. The motion to disqualify Defendants counsel is DENIED. (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. See Fla. R. Jud. Co. v. 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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. many hours conferring with counsel, and had delivered to counsel memo-randa and personal files relating to various legal matters in which the corporation was involved (144 Cal. I. Definitions 2d (SD Fla. 2010), Matluck v Matluck, 825 So.2d 1071 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002), Morse v Clark, 890 So. 3- No Ruling | Duval | 2014 | Attorney Filing | Settlement stuff; Marital Stuff; Former Client; Material Witness But just because a lawyer is satisfied that there is no conflict does not mean that everyone agrees. How-To: Write a Motion to Disqualify an Attorney State Farm v KAW, 575 So. 0000001037 00000 n Trautman v General Motors, 426 So.2d 1183 (Fla. 5th DCA 1983) A sample motion or notice of motion to disqualify or withdraw as counsel in federal civil litigation. As such counsels of the Estate of the late, from ABCDEF LAW OFFICES are prohibited from representing, the interests of the individual beneficiaries of the Estate of the, late __________________ against another beneficiary of the, Rule 15.03 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, concerned given after a full disclosure of, Attys. (1) the representation of 1 client will be directly adverse to another client; or Motion to Dismiss Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint, as to the fraud and deceit claim. trailer 1876) 2. Standing: You may need standing to disqualify certain attorneys (usually government attorneys) startxref endstream 1982), Russakoff v Dept of Insur., 724 So. Among other reasons, lawyers have a duty to their clients to avoid conflicts of interest. App. The moving part y must show proof that is more than mere speculation 0000008766 00000 n 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 (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. VII. Background "Florida courts have held that disqualification of counsel "is an extraordinary remedy and should only be resorted to sparingly." (Manning v. Cooper (2008) 981 So.2d 668, 670 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008) (quoting Alexander v. Co. v. Bowne, 817 So.2d 994, 998 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002), Estright v Bay POint, 921 So. III. How-To: Motion for Sanctions (11(b)) 13. Conflict of Interest: An attorney has appeared in your civil case on behalf of your civil opponent see Feeney v Commonwealth, 366 NE 2d 1262 (Mass. 0000008431 00000 n 2d 572 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998) 3 Standing generally requires that the plaintiff be able to allege injury, that is, an invasion of a legally protected interest. Great Lakes Construction, Inc. v. Burman (2010) 186 Cal.App.4th 1347, 1356. 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. Attorney Advertising. Coral Reef of Key Biscayne Developers, Inc. v Lloyd's Underwriters at London, 911 So.2d 155 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005) 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. %%EOF Ct. (1967) 253 Cal.App.2d 703, 707. 0000003232 00000 n The form, content, procedure, and time for pleading in all special statutory proceedings shall be as prescribed by the statutes governing the proceeding unless these rules specifically provide to the contrary. see Lewis v Nical of Palm Beach, Inc. 959 So. 2d 1357 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) Motion to Disqualify Counsel. 5. LAi7p:0qX t` P7SP.X8v('bsX.LC8p) iV 3C4=H0u2Fd Cg. Notice of Joinder 0000031764 00000 n see Continental Casualty Co., v Przewoznik, 55 So. We noticed that you're using an AdBlocker. 0000039475 00000 n Rule 1.010 Fla. R. Civ. 3d 545]. (Lead Case; Consolidated Action), Jeffrey Mitchell vs Stratus Media Group Inc et al, CLEVE PELL VS THE MONTEBELLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL. Among other reasons, lawyers have a duty to their clients to avoid conflicts of interest. see Sec'y of Admin. But at an initial stage, courts may decline to decide how to interpret an agreement. A complaining party who files a motion to disqualify is required to have standing. of Corp. v. SpeeDee Oil Change Systems, Inc. (SpeeDee) (1999) 20 Cal.4th 1135, 114546. In an effort to maintain relations, the court often sends parties to Court Annexed Mediation, since its a faster route to resolve disputes. Background: 4 Substituted | Duval | 2017 | Attorney Filing | Romantic Relationship; Privileged Information; Imputed DQ; Case: Jeffrey E. Mitchell v. Stratus Media Group, Inc., et al., Less frequently, a lawyer may claim to represent a business when it actually does not. 0000009504 00000 n In some cases, the lawyer herself may be involved in the facts of the case and so have the need to testify as a fact witness. 0000006588 00000 n Legal Ethics, DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Motion to Disqualify Counsel - Sample For Later, X ---------------------------------------------------x. i[54ViL =nn8+ap(k. 0000002841 00000 n 55 0 obj 0000001011 00000 n How-To: Motion for Default Judgment Angeles City, for _____________, Philippines, _______________, Do not sell or share my personal information. 0000000016 00000 n for an impermissible conflict of interest. First, identify and resolve potential conflicts, including both multiple and successive representations, before undertaking a representation or hiring a lateral. They recognize that workers need to be allowed to make a living and often do not have the same bargaining power as employers when entering into employment agreements. Ct. (2004) 122 Cal.App.4th 17, 23. 2d 908 (Fla. 1998) P.. It should be used in conjunction with Standard Documents, Motion to Disqualify or Withdraw as Counsel (Federal): Memorandum of Law and Motion to Disqualify or Withdraw as Counsel (Federal): Proposed Order, as well as Practice Note, Disqualifying or Withdrawing as Counsel in Federal Court. 0000001323 00000 n 1992)). 0000004681 00000 n These rules shall be construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action. Another strength is that the parties are given a limited timeline to exchange documents, which prevents parties from dragging the case along. 2d (Fla. 1991) As a result, these motions must be examined carefully to ensure that literalism does not deny the parties substantial justice. City of Santa Barbara v. Super. (b) Using Information to Disadvantage of Client. 0000001344 00000 n - see State Farm v KAW, 575 So. +126:*l1%HQa7m'PfQn Finally, assess whether the firm or different counsel should defend the motion to disqualify. As with the substantial relationship test, whether an attorneys playbook knowledge is sufficient for disqualification is heavily dependent on the facts. startxref Santa Barbara County Superior Court est, but because opposing counsel is dangerously competent. Scott v Higginbotham, 834 So.2d 221 (Fla. 2nd DCA) 0000009145 00000 n Search | 3 at 81 - . endobj although Comment 3 to that Rule provides some context: Matters are substantially related for purposes of this Rule if they involve the same transaction or legal dispute or if there otherwise is a substantial risk that confidential factual information as would normally have been obtained in the prior representation would materially advance the clients position in the subsequent matter. table.threeCol tr td:nth-child(3) {font-size:smaller;} Disqualification is proper where two conditions are satsid: (1) "at last a reasonable possibility that some specifically identifiable impropriety di occur" and (2) "the likelihood of public suspicin or obloquy outweighs the social interest which will be servd by a lawyer's continued paricipation in a particular case." 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Comments 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. gov%2Fdoc1%2F031119586589 &label=Case+Filing. endstream endobj 59 0 obj <>stream (3) Defendant/Cross-Complainant Gopher Protocol, Inc. 0000003812 00000 n Enter to open, tab to navigate, enter to select, Practical Law Standard Document w-000-5151, https://content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/I0d8f0c423d5911e598dc8b09b4f043e0/Motion-to-Disqualify-or-Withdraw-as-Counsel-Federal-Motion-or-Notice-of-Motion?viewType=FullText&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default), Motion to Disqualify or Withdraw as Counsel (Federal): Motion or Notice of Motion, Standard Documents, Motion to Disqualify or Withdraw as Counsel (Federal): Memorandum of Law, Motion to Disqualify or Withdraw as Counsel (Federal): Proposed Order, Practice Note, Disqualifying or Withdrawing as Counsel in Federal Court. 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