Lytle v. Mathew’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “[4] (a)(3) recognizes that a balancing is required between the interests of the client and those of the tribunal and the opposing party. Whether the tribunal is likely to be misled or the opposing party is likely to suffer prejudice depends on the nature of the case, the importance and probable tenor of the lawyer's testimony, and the probability that the lawyer's testimony will conflict with that of other witnesses. Even if there is risk of such prejudice, in determining whether the lawyer should be disqualified, due regard must be given to the effect of disqualification on the lawyer's client.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. WFG Natl. Title Ins. Co. v. Meehan

2. “A lawyer shall not act as an advocate at a trial in which the lawyer is likely to be a necessary witness unless one or more of the following applies: (1) the testimony relates to an uncontested issue; (2) the testimony relates to the nature and value of legal services rendered in the case; (3) the disqualification of the lawyer would work substantial hardship on the client.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. WFG Natl. Title Ins. Co. v. Meehan

3. “While motions to disqualify may be legitimate and necessary under certain circumstances, they '”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. WFG Natl. Title Ins. Co. v. Meehan