Decision Provides Extensive Analysis of Standard for Disqualification of Law Firm Because of Prior Representation
I’ve seen a number of recent articles pointing out that law firms seem to be on a merger binge. That, coupled with lawyers moving from firm to firm, as well as bankruptcies, securities cases and mass torts – where the list of counsel often seems almost as long as a decision -- makes last month’s opinion in Roosevelt Irrigation Dist. v Salt River Project, from the Federal District Court in Arizona, a good resource for deciding whether to move to disqualify a firm because of some prior involvement in a matter. Disqualification motions in a CERCLA action were granted in a 127 page decision.
Thanks to Justia.com for posting a copy to download.
