Dzina v. Dzina

This affidavit of disqualification filed by James E. Burns, counsel for the plaintiff, seeks the disqualification of Judge James P. Celebrezze from further proceedings regarding the above-captioned, case, Daniel Dzina v. Nancy Dzina.

In support of his claim of disqualification, affiant states that opposing counsel previously served as chair or treasurer of Judge Celebrezze’s campaign committee. He asserts that this relationship has caused Judge Celebrezze to demonstrate bias in favor of the defendant and cites several rulings issued by the judge that are adverse to his client’s interests.…