Is working against you and is working under the table with party you are suing?
2006-11-05 14:47:49 · 9 answers · asked by taffy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ask. Just kidding. No lawyer I know would go to the trouble of working that hard.
2006-11-05 14:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way to know for sure, but likely - your measly case, although a big deal to you, is not to anyone else, except maybe your family. You care about your case and are suspicious of others, even your lawyer. You want your lawyer to be aggressive and a fighter, to fight for you. But, the truth is that you would enjoy it if he or she were like one of those wrestlers on the World Wrestling Federation, a lot of show, all staged, all for the audience's enjoyment. You want someone to pound his chest or growl. But this is a symptom of your insecurity and fear, likely, than any basis in reality.
If your concern is really great - hire another attorney.
2006-11-05 22:55:34 · answer #2 · answered by The Method 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lull him with idle small talk, then when he least expects it -- shout:
ARE YOU WORKING UNDER THE TABLE WITH THE PARTY I AM SUING??!?!?
It might work.
Better yet, if you have the least doubt about your lawyer -- stop using him or her and hire another one.
2006-11-05 22:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove he/she is, they will be disbarred.
They have a fiduciary duty to you.
So unless we are talking about so much money, that they would be willing to lose the career they spent approximately 8-10 years in school to earn, then i think it is highly unlikely.
Lawyers are often 'friends' or 'aquaintances' with one another, but that does not mean they are working together against you.
2006-11-05 22:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think that would be possible since once a case is begun, both parties have to have dicretion from one another. if it is indeed happening you can sue your lawyer and your lawyer can lose his license and never work in the branch again.
2006-11-05 22:51:10 · answer #5 · answered by jqdsilva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats the difference between a Lawyer and a fresh water cod? one's a scum-sucking bottom dweller and the other's a fish?
In short...if he is, you'll never know until it's too late.
2006-11-05 23:12:14 · answer #6 · answered by r-u-t-1-i-need-2-talk-2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent question. There is no clear cut way. You have to go with your gut. The sad reality is that many attorneys cut deals behind their clients backs. It's unethical, but it happens. I know this because I have a friend who is an attorney, who readily admits this.
2006-11-05 22:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have this feeling fire him an go to the state bar an tell them so they can see if he is a crook but i have never meet one that was not a crook
2006-11-05 22:53:33 · answer #8 · answered by bigdogrex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tough question...
you don't.......................
i have had them sell out....................
2006-11-05 22:51:03 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋