2006-09-06 18:13:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
An ex-attorney wants to give out information about my case. I didn't like the way he worked so I fired him. Now he wants to give out the info that I gave him.
2006-09-06 18:28:56 · update #1
His personal information, yes. But information involving his client and the case, no. That is covered by the canon of attorney-client relationship and confidentiality.
2006-09-06 18:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An attorney cannot reveal confidential information about a client, or about a former client.
So, if you mean ex-attorney revealing personal information about a former client, then the answer is generally no. There are very limited exceptions, which vary by state.
2006-09-06 18:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can discuss the case as long as he does not reveal your identity or anything that might make you identifiable. That would be personal, and there is no time limit on his obligation to respect that confidentiality.
2006-09-06 21:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I said in your other post, unless it is not personal information like, for example, if you have an unpaid bill.
2006-09-06 18:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by seandashark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. the information should remain confidential
2006-09-06 18:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by longroad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋