Category: Appellate, 1-Hour or Less Category: Appellate, 1-Hour or Less (show less)

This course will provide an in-depth examination of the strategic, ethical, and procedural aspects of filing motions to disqualify judges and lawyers in legal proceedings, while also covering the ins-and-outs of seeking appellate review of disqualification orders (both via non-final appeals and via writs of prohibition, when appropriate). Participants will also learn about governing case law and rules, acquiring insights necessary to effectively manage disqualification motions and related appeals.
 
Presenters:
Dimitri Peteves, Creed & Gowdy, Jacksonville
Nancy Copperthwaite, Akerman, LLPs, Miami


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
As a result of attending this session, the learner will be better able to:
 

1. Understand the foundational legal principles, relevant caselaw, and procedural rules governing motion to disqualify judges and lawyers;
2. Enhance their understanding of when motions to disqualify should be filed versus when they should be withheld or withdrawn; 
3. Undertake appeals or proceedings for extraordinary writs when an order on disqualification has been entered in a trial proceeding; 
4. Avoid common pitfalls and implement successful litigation strategies in situations where disqualification is at issue.