Opposing counsel disqualified?
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Opposing counsel disqualified?
Nassau County NY. After negotiating with opposing counsel I learn he is doing
this as a ‘side job’ while working for legal aid in NYC. I contact Legal Aid
and they are surprised and inform me this attorney was not in compliance with
their own internal rules. What can I do to get this attorney from continuing to
represent his client?
Asked on July 3, 2016 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can't disqualify this attorney, at least based on the limited facts presented. While they apparently are in breach of their employment agreement with Legal Aid, they have no similar duty to you. Therefore, while they may get fired or susended by their employer, you don't appear to have any standing to take action agains this attorney.
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