In Matter of Bianco (23 Misc 3d 1106A [Sur Ct, Nassau County 2009]), this court disqualified an attorney on the basis that it was likely he would be called as a witness because of his active involvement in and personal knowledge of the underlying transaction.
Summary of this case from In Matter of RiceMarch 31, 2009.
Attorney and Client — Disqualification.
In Matter of Bianco (23 Misc 3d 1106A [Sur Ct, Nassau County 2009]), this court disqualified an attorney on the basis that it was likely he would be called as a witness because of his active involvement in and personal knowledge of the underlying transaction.
Summary of this case from In Matter of RiceFull title:Matter of Bianco
Court:Surrogate's Court. Nassau County
Date published: Mar 31, 2009
Under such circumstances, any doubt concerning the necessity for his testimony should be resolved in favor of…
In Matter of RiceNevertheless, under certain circumstances, an attorney's testimony may be necessary because he was so…