889, 891 (1992) (citing State v. Rizzo, 69 N.J. 28, 30 (1975) to disqualify criminal defense counsel).
Unlike an actual conflict, the finding of an appearance of impropriety does not automatically demand disqualification.
As discussed above, this generally has been found insufficient to outweigh the client's interest in counsel of choice.
Blumenfeld v. Borenstein, 247 Ga. 406, 409-10 (1981); Stinson v. State, 210 Ga. App.
The Supreme Court further noted that disqualification due to an appearance of impropriety should rarely occur where there is no danger that the actual trial of the case will be tainted.
Persons:
”, Rizzo, Blumenfeld, coun
Organizations:
guiltless, ., Stinson
Locations:
Hamilton