In re the Estate of Coleman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Diana A. Johnson, S.

Petitioner Ebony Coleman moves to disqualify M. Douglas Haywoode, Esq. as trial counsel for respondent Stacy Robinson Jones, the executor of the estate.

Respondent Stacy Robinson Jones cross-moves to disqualify Seth Rubenstein Esq. and Nora Anderson, Esq. as trial counsel for petitioner Ebony Coleman.

Prior to the present motions being made, the underlying proceeding had been scheduled for trial. The proceeding seeks to compel distribution of a specific legacy. As is pertinent here, petitioner alleges that a parcel of real property was sold by the…