Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion granted.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court erred in denying the motion of defendant Tri-Harbor Development Corporation for an order disqualifying plaintiff's counsel. An attorney may not accept employment relating to matters that adversely affect a former client if he previously represented that client in a matter related to the subject of the new employment (Sirianni v Tomlinson,
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