Opposing Counsel And In Texas
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The Attorney General of Texas is the state's chief legal officer.
To initiate the disqualification of opposing counsel in Texas, a party must file a motion to disqualify attorney Texas. This procedural step is more than a mere formality; it is a significant move that requires substantial evidence to support the claim for disqualification.
In representing a client, a lawyer shall not communicate about the subject of the representation with a person the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer in the matter, unless the lawyer has the consent of the other lawyer or is authorized to do so by law or a court order.
Rule 5.05(a) restates the general rule that a lawyer shall not practice in a jurisdiction if it would violate the laws of that jurisdiction, nor shall a lawyer assist a person who is not licensed in activity that constitutes the practice of law.
(a) A lawyer shall not represent opposing parties to the same litigation. (2) reasonably appears to be or become adversely limited by the lawyer's or law firm's responsibilities to another client or to a third person or by the lawyer's or law firm's own interests.
Rule 4.02 - Communication with One Represented by Counsel (a) In representing a client, a lawyer shall not communicate or cause or encourage another to communicate about the subject of the representation with a person, organization or entity of government the lawyer knows to be represented by another lawyer regarding ...
Send a final meet and confer letter. If you've requested dates multiple times (hopefully in writing) and still no response, unilaterally set a date. If opposing counsel then objects that he/she/the client is not available, tell them that's too bad and that they've been given multiple opportunities to set a date.
8 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Opposing Counsel Point out Common Ground. Don't be Afraid to Ask Why. Separate the Person from the Problem. Focus on your Interests. Don't Fall for your Assumptions. Take a Calculated Approach. Control the Conversation by Reframing. Pick up the Phone.
To initiate the disqualification of opposing counsel in Texas, a party must file a motion to disqualify attorney Texas. This procedural step is more than a mere formality; it is a significant move that requires substantial evidence to support the claim for disqualification.
