However, Comment 3 to Colo. RPC 1.9 sets a minimum baseline: In the case of an organizational client, general knowledge of the clients policies and practices ordinarily will not preclude a subsequent representation..
In re yarn Processing Patent Validity, 530 F.2d 83 (5th Cir. Admin. It is not uncommon for a firm to be retained that has one or more attorneys with aconflict of interest. 2d 1035 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994)
"The standard of review for orders entered on motions to disqualify counsel is that of an abuse of discretion." II.
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Cross-Defendant W.L. In assessing motions to disqualify based on conflicts, Colorado courts also consider (1) a client's preference for a particular counsel, (2) the client's 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.10 Below are Templates
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But even so, a defendant can prevail by explaining that the plaintiffs evidence does not support his case. see Simon DeBartolo Grp., Inc. v. Bratley, 741 So. 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. 0000003325 00000 n
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. Last Updated9/12/2022
In School Board of Broward County v. Polera Building Corp., 722 So.2d 971 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999), we did not hold that an evidentiary hearing is required in every case.
Before the Court is Defendant's motion to (1) disqualify Plaintiff's counsel, Sandy Feltes, Esq. Myers v. Porter (In re Estate of Myers), 130 P.3d 1023, 1025 (Colo. 2006). Morse v Clark, 890 So. Other courts permit disqualification on a different basis, holding that standing is established so long as the lawyer owed a duty of confidentiality to the complaining party and breached it. You want to win a lawsuit, but not on the merits, but instead for some procedural and strategic reasons. IV.
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see Minakan v Husted, 27 So. Plaintiff opposes the motion.
Rule 3.840 Fla. R. Civ. ", "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.
Others are nothing more than a litigation tactic, forcing attorneys to scramble to protect valued client relationships. 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. Where a see Matluck v Matluck, 825 So.2d 1071 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002)
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[D]isqualification motions involve a conflict between the clients right to counsel of their choice and the need to maintain ethical standards of professional responsibility [Citation.] Ct., 719 P.2d 699, 704 (Colo. 1986).
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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.
In those circumstances, courts are generally protective of confidences or secrets that the law firm or attorney may possess or to which the firm or attorney has access as a consequence of either the prior or the existing representation. see Solomon v Dickison, 916 So.2d 943 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005)
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8. One party may insist that the court bar the lawyer from representing another party through a motion to disqualify. 2d 1035 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994), Connecticut Commission v Connecticut Freedom of Information, 387 A.2d 533 (Conn. 1978), Feeney v Commonwealth, 366 NE 2d 1262 (Mass. But at an initial stage, courts may decline to decide how to interpret an agreement. 9
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As an initial step, counsel determines if the procedure is required and which party prepares the order. 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. hb```?(qH2\Tu`t)2^,Z;
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After careful consideration of the Motion, supporting and opposing memoranda, and the arguments of counsel, Defendants' Motion is HEREBY GRANTED for the reasons set forth below. 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. 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, Judge Colleen K. Sterne
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Feeney v Commonwealth, 366 NE 2d 1262 (Mass. Attorney Certificates of Good Standing. 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. Where material facts are in dispute concerning a motion for disqualification, an evidentiary hearing is required."
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