Messina v. Messina

— In a matrimonial action, the plaintiff appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Richmond County (Kuffner, J.), dated January 30, 1991, which granted the defen*867dant’s application pursuant to Code of Professional Responsibility DR 5-108, to disqualify the law firm of Slater, Vanderpool & Breakstone, and David Vanderpool, from representing the plaintiff in the action.

Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, and the motion is denied.

The defendant wife moved to disqualify the plaintiff’s attorney and his law firm, Slater, Vanderpool & Breakstone, on the…