Schulte v. Angus

Petitioner seeks certiorari review of his motion to disqualify counsel for respondent, William F. Murphy, based on prior cases in which Mr. Murphy had represented the petitioner. The trial court initially granted the motion to disqualify, but, after the filing of a motion for reconsideration and rehearing, the court vacated the order of disqualification.

Petitioner relies on Rule 4-1.7(a) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar as the basis for Mr. Murphy’s disqualification. Rule 4-1.7(a) provides:

Representing Adverse Interests. Except as provided in subdivision (b), a lawyer shall not…