Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Aug. 5, 2016
Tips for fighting motions to disqualify
When a motion to disqualify is filed, the targeted law firm takes on a second client — itself.
J. Randolph Evans
Partner
Dentons US LLP
303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308
Phone: (404) 527-8330
Email: randy.evans@dentons.com
Law firms and practitioners receive motions to disqualify more often than ever before. Some believe that this trend arises out of law firm mergers and consolidations, coupled with an energized lateral market. As attorneys move firms with more frequency, they bring with them the baggage of potential conflicts and disqualification.
There are circumstances in which a motion to disqualify is supported. Other times, a motion to disqualify is used as a litigation tactic. The easiest way t...
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