MSC22-00134
CASE NAME: RODRIGUEZ VS. STRONG
*HEARING ON MOTION IN RE: MOTION FILED TO DISQUALIFY LAW FIRM OF SEILER, EPSTEIN,
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF FILED BY DEF ON 10/13/22
FILED BY:
*TENTATIVE RULING:*
Defendants move to disqualify the law firm of Seiler, Epstein, claiming that counsel for
plaintiff, Mr. Steven Seiler, has previously represented plaintiff Mr. Rodriguez and defendant Ms.
Strong collectively in regard to their partnership/corporation (“Corporation”) which was formed to
purchase a restaurant (“Restaurant”). Defendants claim that Mr. Seiler provided legal advice to the
parties and drafted an agreement for them regarding the Corporation. Both the Complaint and Cross-
Complaint concern an accounting and alleged money owed from the Corporati
Hearing Date
January 12, 2023
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MSC22-00134
CASE NAME: RODRIGUEZ VS. STRONG
*HEARING ON MOTION IN RE: MOTION FILED TO DISQUALIFY LAW FIRM OF SEILER, EPSTEIN,
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF FILED BY DEF ON 10/13/22
FILED BY:
*TENTATIVE RULING:*
Defendants move to disqualify the law firm of Seiler, Epstein, claiming that counsel for
plaintiff, Mr. Steven Seiler, has previously represented plaintiff Mr. Rodriguez and defendant Ms.
Strong collectively in regard to their partnership/corporation (“Corporation”) which was formed to
purchase a restaurant (“Restaurant”). Defendants claim that Mr. Seiler provided legal advice to the
parties and drafted an agreement for them regarding the Corporation. Both the Complaint and Cross-
Complaint concern an accounting and alleged money owed from the Corporati