Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
We find that the plaintiff has satisfied its burden of establishing that the disqualification of Michael F. Erdheim as the defendant's attorney was proper (see, Code of Professional Responsibility DR 5-102 [A]). It is axiomatic that the roles of advocate and witness are inherently inconsistent (see, S & S Hotel Ventures Ltd. Partnership v 777 S. H. Corp.,
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