Paul v. Judicial Watch, Inc.
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
571 F. Supp. 2d 17 (2008)
- Written by Jenny Perry, JD
Facts
Judicial Watch, Inc. (defendant) was an activist group that investigated misconduct by government officials. Larry Klayman founded Judicial Watch in 1994 and was its general counsel until 2003. Judicial Watch represented Peter Paul (plaintiff) on several matters during Klayman’s tenure subject to a representation agreement that Klayman prepared and signed on behalf of Judicial Watch. Judicial Watch withdrew its representation of Paul after Klayman left the organization. Paul later sued Judicial Watch, alleging that Judicial Watch breached the representation agreement. Paul was initially represented by other counsel in the lawsuit, but Klayman later entered his appearance for Paul. Judicial Watch then moved to disqualify Klayman, arguing that Klayman’s representation of Paul violated Rule 1.9 of the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Lamberth, C.J.)
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