In re Marriage of Janev. 2024 IL App (1st) 230998-U
May 14, 2024OUTCOME: Appellate court reversed the trial court (in favor of Napoli and Beermann LLP) as Petitioner did not carry burden of establishing basis for disqualification of counsel (Napoli).
Counsel for Petitioner sought to disqualify Napoli (and Beermann LLP) on the basis that an attorney at Beermann LLP served previously as a mediator between the parties. The trial court granted Petition ... er's Motion to Disqualify and Napoli and Beermann LLP appealed. The Appellate Court reversed the trial court (in favor of Napoli and Beermann LLP) and determined that Napoli and Beermann LLP's screening procedures "check all the boxes..." As such, Napoli and Beermann LLP were permitted to represent the Respondent.