Pepper v. Little Switzerland Holdings, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

(July 6, 2005)

Before the Court is a motion by defendants Little Switzerland Holdings, Inc., Tiffany & Co., and Robert Baumgardner [“defendants”] for disqualification of Attorney A.J. Weiss, counsel to plaintiffs Charles M. Pepper and Brenda Pepper [collectively, the “Peppers”]. Oral arguments on this motion were heard on February 20, 2004. Defendants seek disqualification of Weiss pursuant to Model Rules of Professional Conduct 1.9 and 1.10, contending that Weiss previously represented them in a matter substantially related to the Peppers’ claims against them. For the reasons stated…