Green

BACKGROUND

The parties in this case are siblings who have litigated several claims arising from the probate of their father’s estate. The trial court provided some background in its June 21, 2021 order disqualifying sibling Attorney Matthew Green from representing his brother, Robert: “This case represents the latest chapter in a sibling feud which goes back several decades. As particularly pertinent to the instant case, a large judgment against Paula Green was entered on February 27, 2018 in the Probate Court. See In re the Matter of Irvin Green, et al., 16STPB01322. The judgment provided that

We refer to the parties who share a surname by their first names for ease of reference and not out of disrespect.

2 Paula’s brothers, Matthew Green (who is a lawyer) and Robert Green, were the prevailing parties. Thereafter, Matthew and Robert have vigorously pursued collection efforts against Paula’s assets.” The trial court observed, “More recently, Matthew and Robert decided to try a new strategy against their sister. On February 10, 2020, Matthew filed the instant ‘qui tam’ complaint in the name of Robert which purports to be on behalf of the State of California and the County of…