If a paralegal is receiving letters, and responding to them, from a client of her supervising attorney, what ethical rules is she breaking? And what could be the possible sanctions of her actions??
Posts Tagged ‘Client’
Is It Unethical For A Defense Attorney To Tell His Client To Lie?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009I recently studied a case where a theif was given the perfect solution to get out of a crime, all he had to do was lie and say he was a drug addict and opposed to getting a prison sentence, he would get 90 dys in rehab. Is it unethical for an attorney to tell the theif to lie to get a better sentence? He was not a druggie, just a crook.
Can A Divorce Attorney Issue A Client A 1099 For Fees Not Paid?
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009I paid my first divorce attorney $20k in fees and have about $4300 outstanding. I was RIFd from my job in September, have a toddler at home and an new ex-husband who hasn’t been paying his child support.
The attorney sent me a letter threatening to write off the amount I owe her of $4300 and issue me a 1099 as if it is imcome to me, but it isn’t. Is she legally allowed to do this?
What Happens When A Defense Attorney Realizes His Client Is Guilty In A Captial Murder Case During The Trial?
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009What if his client abruptly admits to the defense attorney that they commited the crime. Is the defense attorney obligated to disclose the confession?
What Is Attorney Client Priveledge Really? How Is It Compared With Journalism?
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009How much confidence can one place in an attorney to keep what they say to them private all the time, how much can the court change that? What is the process for that? Is it like a journalist priveledge to keep informants secrets or is there any such thing?
Can An Attorney Represent A Client If They Did Not Sign Contract?
Monday, July 27th, 2009I had this attorney for my divorce. After final hearing he windrowed himself. Now I am going back to court regarding child custody. Can he represent me if after his windrow we did not sign a new contract?