& Fin. 2d 1357 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980), Herschowsky v Guardianship of Herschowsky, 890 So.2d 1246 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005), Lewis v Nical of Palm Beach, Inc. 959 So. 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. see Armor Screen Corp. v. Storm Catcher, Inc., 709 F. Supp. 4 Substituted | Duval | 2017 | Attorney Filing | Romantic Relationship; Privileged Information; Imputed DQ; 2014-1675 (Fed.Cir. ABC, and DEFs violation of the aforestated rules, their, Jurisprudence provides that the aforesaid rule holds, even if the inconsistency is remote or merely probable or even, if the lawyer has acted in good faith and with no intention to, Plaintiff-movant does not have any malicious intent, to offend their sensibilities in filing this, This motion is being filed, with all due respect to the, counsel for the defendants, solely in the spirit of truth, fairness, and justice and to insure that the laws and jurisprudence legal, defendants and/or any of the heirs of the late ________________, Other reliefs and remedies as may be deemed just and. Rule 4-1.7 RRTFB 0000021908 00000 n 0000005410 00000 n 48 0 obj <> endobj There is no judge present for depositions and the parties usually supervise their own document gathering and production. endobj 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. 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. 55 0 obj Uniform Plea Petition. see Lansing v Lansing, 784 So.2d 1254 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001) 3d 690 (Fla. 3d DCA 2011) 0000002183 00000 n 0000002381 00000 n <<3EBA49BDE3A8B2110A0060BD45EAFC7F>]/Prev 261168>> Rule 1.432 Fla. R. Civ. 0000008092 00000 n Dept. 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. Congratulations! 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. A motion to disqualify . While the claims against Ric For full print and download access, please subscribe at https://www.trellis.law/. Rule 4-1.6(a) RRTFB | Confidentiality of Information One party may insist that the court bar the lawyer from representing another party through a motion to disqualify. Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. 0000008453 00000 n Your content views addon has successfully been added. About ", "In Florida, there are four separate expressions concerning the disqualification of trial judges, which are set forth in: (1) The, "The standard of review for orders entered on motions to disqualify counsel is that of an abuse of discretion. . <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[81.0 144.1365 255.384 153.1455]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 2 Partially Granted | Duval | 2013 | Attorney Filing | Whistleblower Case; Trayvon Martin Fallout; Advocate and Witness; The paramount concern must be to preserve public trust in the scrupulous administration of justice and integrity of the bar. Id. [W]here an attorneys continued representation threatens an opposing litigant with cognizable injury or would undermine the integrity of the judicial process, the trial court may grant a motion for disqualification, regardless of whether a motion is brought by a present or former client of recused counsel. Kennedy v. Eldridge (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1197, 1205. %%EOF Two important pre-motion strategies are effective. 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. In conflict-of-interest cases such as this arising under the former Code of Professional Responsibility, one seeking to disqualify opposing counsel was required to show that (1) an attorney-client relationship existed, thereby giving rise to an irrefutable presumption that confidences were disclosed during the relationship, and (2) the matter in which the law firm subsequently represented the interest adverse to the former client was the same or substantially related to the matter in which it represented the former client. of Corp. v. SpeeDee Oil Change Systems, Inc. (1999) 20 Cal.4th 1135, 1145; Code Civ. Rarely Granted: Courts rarely grant Motions to Disqualify III. C. Appointment of Attorney Spitzer and Motion to Disqualify Sometime in August 2014, the Trustee was made aware of a potential malpractice action by the Debtors' bankruptcy estate (the "Bankruptcy Estate") against the Debtors' former counsel, WCT.5 After a search of nearly six months, the only attorney the see Morse v Clark, 890 So. 2d (Fla. 1991) <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> Hearings: Hearings aren't required for motions to disqualify counsel E.g., Celgard, LLC v. LG Chem., Ltd, No. They usually also search their records for any sign of a possible conflict. 3d 419 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012), Abamar Housing v Lisa Duly, 724 So. A lawyer who has formerly represented a client in a matter must not afterwards represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that persons interests are materially adverse to the interests of the former client unless the former client gives informed consent; "We next address the issue of the appropriate standard to apply to determine whether the Schlesinger firm should be disqualified. Lower-level courts often consult with the higher-level courts before trial to be assured that their judgments will not be appealed, which works quite well for simple disputes. 2d 572 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998) The far more common motion to disqualify involves a former client, either of the law firm or of an individual attorney (who may have recently joined the firm). 4. According to the Colorado Supreme Court, however, a court may not disqualify counsel on the basis of speculation or conjecture.6 The moving partys burden for a motion to disqualify is satisfied only when the motion to disqualify sets forth specific facts that point to a clear danger that either prejudices counsels client or his adversary.7. Conflict of Interest: Co. v. Isham, 782 F.Supp. (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. If your civil opponent has hired an attorney who should not be on the case then file a Motion to Disqualify the attorney. At that point, the attorney is put in the awkward position of either explaining to the client why he or she should pay more money to keep the attorney, or absorbing the fees associated with defending the motion to disqualify. A California Rules of Professional Conduct recusal or disqualification is appropriate where there exists a "substantial relationship" between the former and current representations, so as to create at least a potential breach of confidence. startxref 0000001974 00000 n endobj Before the Court is Defendant's motion to (1) disqualify Plaintiff's counsel, Sandy Feltes, Esq. z4}Lip-DB`LIP]Z)h{9V@.&Mxncqz'C tH'M@v(CMY.pfHf={P3t|0j>zWa{$.R XGRa,6Oc\ xref %PDF-1.7 % 56 0 obj A blog about the work lawyersdo to win commercial disputesby Will Newman. Indeed, even if the attorney does not possess any direct information regarding the present lawsuit or transaction, the client may say that the attorney understands how the client thinks and acts. 4 see Abamar Housing v Lisa Duly, 724 So. As such counsels of the Estate of the late, from ABCDEF LAW OFFICES are prohibited from representing, the interests of the individual beneficiaries of the Estate of the, late __________________ against another beneficiary of the, Rule 15.03 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, concerned given after a full disclosure of, Attys. 0000000857 00000 n HlRn0+x*%+=TzEZ,_Q$E;203;eLp!n2Lazto'B9GHLHc$wjc A conflict arises when the circumstances of a particular case present a substantial risk that the lawyers representation of the client would be materially and adversely affected by the lawyers own interests or by the lawyers duties to another current client, a former client, or a third person. [ECF No. 0000002482 00000 n 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. After having considered the briefs submitted on this Motion, having consulted with the Georgia On March 1, 2019, Plaintiff filed an ex parte application to request an evidentiary hearing because the declaration of Dr. Mark Skvarna that was submitted in Plaintiffs ex parte application for a trial continuance may have contained a forged signature and been submitted without his k (1) MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL; See People ex rel. In 2009, Epic settled its claims against Ali 5 Corporation. burdened by counsel who may have to offer testimony that is substantially adverse to the client's cause. DCH Health Services Corp. v. Waite (2002) 95 Cal.App.4th 829, 832. Continental Casualty Co., v Przewoznik, 55 So. endstream endobj 232 0 obj <>/Metadata 35 0 R/PieceInfo<>>>/Pages 32 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/OCProperties<>/OCGs[233 0 R]>>/StructTreeRoot 37 0 R/Type/Catalog/LastModified(D:20090911173402)/PageLabels 30 0 R>> endobj 233 0 obj <. Some employers are less generous and offer very little. and Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reitner & Stein, PC; and (2) stay the case pending the outcome of state criminal charges. 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. see Coral Reef of Key Biscayne Developers, Inc. v Lloyd's Underwriters at London, 911 So.2d 155 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005) This is because the court system generally relies on the parties to trust each other in the conduct of discovery. Word It should be used in conjunction with Standard Documents, Motion to Disqualify or . Forms for Attorneys and Government Entities. # App. [e.s.]). Your subscription was successfully upgraded. The Code of Professional, Responsibility requires the lawyer to obtain the written consent. Woodard v. Dist. Attorney advertising, see disclaimer. We have notified your account executive who will contact you shortly. 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. Courts may view the law firm sought to be disqualified as clouded by self-interest, and thus separate counsel may be more effective in convincing the court that the client should be . 2d 1035 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994) endobj 7 The injury must be concrete and particularized, not hypothetical. Id. Plaintiff Julie Pavlina San Giorgio (Julie) has filed a motion to disqualify the firm of Farella Braun & Martel (Farella), counsel for Defendant and Cross-complainant Stephen Pavlina, Jr. (Stephen).1 One way that lawyers can enforce this duty is by asking the court to disqualify another lawyer from representing her client. Home 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. 1. matters are substantially similar 0 Admin. 0000000016 00000 n Except as provided in subdivision (b), a lawyer must not represent a client if: HlS]o@|WSCzs{7@rO-H9gR`gvf_O@>G($qGI@Ahmm8hm M6-p#HrD[RhQ4J"";PfD{S%.2tdS \y[7Lv 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. And so they will not just enforce any non-competition agreement they see. 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. 0000009154 00000 n v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., No. V. Quick Commentary (1) the representation of 1 client will be directly adverse to another client; or 0000009036 00000 n Newer: Comments on Recent Cases: October 2021, Cross-Border Issues in Judgment Enforcement. Conflict violations are not always the focal point for resolution of a motion to disqualify. These are forms that you MAY need to use with the other packets. 2d (SD Fla. 2010) endstream endobj 58 0 obj <>stream 3- No Ruling | Duval | 2014 | Attorney Filing | Settlement stuff; Marital Stuff; Former Client; Material Witness Plaintiffs Evidentiary Objections A motion to disqualify must be in writing and "specifically allege the facts and reasons" relied on to show the basis for disqualification. Even when a lawyer does not represent two conflicting clients, she still may be subject to disqualification. 2d 994 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002) 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. 0000006238 00000 n The moving part y must show proof that is more than mere speculation An attorney has appeared in your civil case on behalf of your civil opponent see Metcalf v Metcalf, 785 So. Allied Signal Recovery v Allied Signal, 934 So.2d 675 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006) 0000007694 00000 n 231 0 obj <> endobj 0000001885 00000 n X Denied | Duval | 2019 | Attorney Filing | Former Client; New Attorney; existence of an attorney-client relationship. startxref 2d 810 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006) 0000001344 00000 n Comments This is often referred to as playbook knowledgethe attorney knows the clients paths and approaches. 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. Where a conflict exists, an effective written consent is the best defense to a motion to disqualify. 0000003325 00000 n Hukill, Mr. Williams's trial counsel, filed a Motion for New Trial, and alleged that the State had not complied with its constitutional obligation when it failed to disclose any Brady evidence to Mr. Williams prior to or during the trial (Jason Williams's Reporter Record (RR), Vol. 10. 11. 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. Background: 0000006123 00000 n "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. 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. 0000005084 00000 n No reply papers were submitted. the principal that the fair resolution of disputes requires vigorous representation of parties by independent counsel. 22 I. 1D20-2470 & 1D20-2472 Joseph W. Jacquot, Esq. 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. is not a referendum on the trustworthiness of the counsel sought to be disqualified. 2d 582 (Fla. 1st DCA 1998) A client deprived of the attorney of his choice suffers a particularly heavy penalty where, as appears to be the case here, his attorney is highly skilled in the relevant area of the law. Gregori v. Bank of America ((1989) 207 Cal.App.3d 300. When a defendant seeks summary judgment, she is often telling the court that the plaintiff has no evidence to present at trial that could support his case. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[81.0 646.991 188.712 665.009]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> hb```c``X8c*}"3=O62ke'\9(8b Source: Barron's Dictionary of Legal Terms, Steven H. Gifis, 5th Edition; 2016 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." ABS and DEF failed in this respect as the, records show that they were remiss in their duty to make a full, disclosure of their impending engagement as defendants, counsel to all the Heirs of ______________, and equally secure plaintiffs express written consent, before consummating the same. 231 12 the attorneys interest in representing a client; the financial burden on a client of change of counsel; any tactical abuse underlying a disqualification motion; and. 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. 0000000916 00000 n 0000000896 00000 n Allstate Ins. 2d 496 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004) 1982), Minakan v Husted, 27 So. A lawyer who has formerly represented a client in a matter must not afterwards represent another person in the same or a substantially related matter in which that persons interests are materially adverse to the interests of the former client unless the former client gives informed consent; at 1358. (Dino v 9 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Your alert tracking was successfully added. There are usually no requirements for the amount of a severance. DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, 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. 2d 810 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006) will be able to access it on trellis. 438 0 obj Sincerely, Among other reasons, lawyers have a duty to their clients to avoid conflicts of interest. existence of an attorney-client relationship You dont like a lawyer and are curious about ways to tell a judge why. Comments In an effort to maintain relations, the court often sends parties to Court Annexed Mediation, since its a faster route to resolve disputes. This is true, even if you challenge a lawsuit on the grounds of the statute of limitations or similar defenses. Motions to disqualify counsel present competing policy considerations. State Farm v KAW, 575 So. 51 31 0000004124 00000 n 0000013798 00000 n 0000002422 00000 n H. F. Ahmanson & Co. v. Salomon Brothers, Inc. (1991) 229 Cal.App.3d 1445, 1454. Nat'l Bank v. Coker (1989) 765 S.W.2d 398, 399.) 0000004041 00000 n Conclusion Copyright 2021 by Will Newman, all rights reserved. see Pantori v Stephenson, 384 So. Litigation and Dispute Resolution in the UnitedStates, Four Things to Know About Motions to Disqualify. 2d 908 (Fla. 1998) 6 Substituted | Duval | 2019 | Attorney Filing | Tactical Advantage; Disciplinary Threats Levied (b) Former Clients of Newly Associated Lawyer. You are switching to another language. Co. v. Bowne, 817 So.2d 994, 998 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002) For instance, a judge may be disqualified from hearing a particular case because of having previously represented one of the parties involved." 0000006276 00000 n 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. 0000013147 00000 n 9@5t| .T:M76xl|02K/e,f!BGrC^ Rq?q| >1d8[.6 endstream endobj 241 0 obj <>/Size 231/Type/XRef>>stream 81 0 obj 0000001323 00000 n Id. There are consolidated actions asserting claims of securities violations with respect to corporate stock. Because there is no conflict in this case as to the pertinent facts, we do not understand what an evidentiary hearing would accomplish, except to cause the parties unnecessary expense." Bauer Declaration 0000007067 00000 n 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. 2d 572 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998) If you wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, 1876) Harmful Error: A Court's failure to disqualify an attorney can constitute "Harmful Error" (ie, appealable issue) 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. <<>> 0000002614 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 Allstate Ins. The affidavits present very different versions of the nature and scope of Weinstein's work on school board cases at Becker, Poliakoff. 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. 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. 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. Attempting to defeat the motion without advising the client is not an acceptable solution. You ask the Court to remove/disqualify the attorney from your case at 1359. Petrey Wholesale, Inc.s notice of joinder in the motion to disqualify is GRANTED as timely. Party: Defendants The Montebello Unified School District and The Montebello Unified School District Board of Education <>stream Instead, they only enforce ones with reasonable limits. HlSR0*CV%5L~@3Ll&3ya!M-)/7. see Continental Casualty Co., v Przewoznik, 55 So. Legal Citations 1 - 2: SUSTAINED. Co. of Wausau, No. Discussion: <> 0000001219 00000 n est, but because opposing counsel is dangerously competent. A powerhouse editor is directly at your fingertips offering you various useful instruments for completing a Motion To Disqualify Counsel Sample Texas. 1977) %PDF-1.3 % People v. Harlan, 54 P.3d 871, 877 (Colo. 2002). Rule 4-1.8(a) RRTFB | Other Transactions If you are not already a client of Dentons, please do not send us any confidential information. 3d 419 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012) Rodriguez v. Dist. 2d 37 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997) Some big companies have a lot of money and are generous to outgoing employees. 10 (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. 0000007716 00000 n Armor Screen Corp. v. Storm Catcher, Inc., 709 F. Supp. These rules shall be known as the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and abbreviated as Fla.R.Civ.P. 0` h8C `g0p Abamar Housing v Lisa Duly, 724 So. As an initial step, counsel determines if the procedure is required and which party prepares the order. 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. See Swisher, The Practice and Theory of Lawyer Disqualification, 27 Geo. "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. 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. 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. 0000006878 00000 n Unsolicited emails and other information sent to Dentons will not be considered confidential, may be disclosed to others, may not receive a response, and do not create a lawyer-client relationship. But just because a bank is subject to jurisdiction in the United States does not mean that courts will definitely enforce foreign judgments against the assets they hold. In New York, that motion requires: the existence of a prior attorney-client relationship between the moving party and opposing counsel, the matters involved in both representations are substantially related, and. P. | Scope and Title of Rules Attorney Certificates of Good Standing. Increasingly, courts nationwide have recognized and accepted timely, effective ethics screens as a positive factor for permitting an attorney to continue the representation, although sometimes a screen is not enough to avoid the ramifications of an imputed conflict.12 Nonetheless, if the attorneys choose to employ a screen, it is important that it be erected before the involvement of the conflicted attorney in the new representation.13. Ct. (1967) 253 Cal.App.2d 703, 707. Fleitman v McPherson, 691 So. In such cases a motion to disqualify is surely at least prima facie unethical. 3d 545]. Contact | 0000009899 00000 n Ct., 177 Cal.App.3d 1021, 1028 (1986). startxref 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. In. 0000004058 00000 n To avoid conflicts, lawyer at firms normally run a conflict check before taking on a new matter. These guidelines, combined with the editor will guide you through the whole process. These rules shall be known as the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and abbreviated as Fla.R.Civ.P. Generally speaking, a lawyer cannot represent clients with adverse interests. Co. v. Bowne, 817 So.2d 994, 998 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002) Legal Ethics 71, 77 (Winter 2014). 2d 572 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998), Armor Screen Corp. v. Storm Catcher, Inc., 709 F. Supp. 0000002627 00000 n <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[81.0 617.094 232.788 629.106]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL Plaintiffmoves to disqualify Ryan Christopher Rodems, and Barker, Rodems & Cook, P.A. see THI Holdings, LLC v Shattuck, 93 So. Att'y Gen., 326 NE 2d 334 (Mass. 0000000536 00000 n 0000001011 00000 n Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Disqualify; Motion to Amend Hb```f``=^ ,@Q`. VII. try clicking the minimize button instead. Ct. (1997) 60 Cal.App.4th 473, 577-582. Motion to Dismiss Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint, as to the fraud and deceit claim. Tactic: Courts guard against unfair tactical advantages A complaining party who files a motion to disqualify is required to have standing. 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