John Rueppel from O'Neil & Rueppel, LLP

John Rueppel

O'Neil & Rueppel, LLP

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If you found out the person suing you and her attorney had connections to the judge, would you have any doubt as to his ability to remain impartial?
John from O'Neil & Rueppel, LLP Answered this on April 30, 2018
Mike, It would really depend on the nature of the connections and anything else I know about the judge and attorney in question. Professional connections (membership in attorney organizations, bar organizations, etc.) would not bother me. If the judge was a prior member of the attorney's firm,... (more) Mike, It would really depend on the nature of the connections and anything else I know about the judge and attorney in question. Professional connections (membership in attorney organizations, bar organizations, etc.) would not bother me. If the judge was a prior member of the attorney's firm, thats a little more concerning. If the judge and attorney, or judge and client, are in business together, I would definitely challenge the judge.  Best, John Rueppel
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