Gold v. Shelton

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: Patricia Ann Thompson, Case No.: 20-48647 Chapter 13 Debtor. Hon. Mark A. Randon ____________________________/ Stuart A. Gold, Plaintiff, v. Adversary Proceeding Case No.: 20-04418 Yolanda Elaine Shelton, Defendant. / OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING THE CHAPTER 7 TRUSTEE’S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY DEFENDANT’S ATTORNEY I. INTRODUCTION Attorney James C. Warr’s dual representation of a mother in bankruptcy and her daughter–to whom it is alleged she made pre- and post-petition transfers–is a bridge too far. The Chapter 7…