you find out that the that the person you are taking to court also talked to an atourney from that office but didnt hire them. Would that be a conflict of interest? Can I stay with my attorney or do I have to hire another one.
2007-01-11 03:03:36 · 2 answers · asked by Spinning Times LLC 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There may be a conflict of interest depending on the screening procedures done at that office. For example many firms do not discuss the facts of the case until after they have been retained. If this is the case, there is no conflict. Also, the party who should be raising the conflict is the other side, not you. It really doesn't hurt you that the office spoke to the other side prior to your retention of them. The only people it could harm is your adversary if they revealed confidential information to your attorney. If you feel awkward, ask your current attorney the extent of the conversations that took place.
2007-01-11 04:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Tara P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no conflict of interest - they were not hired therefore they have no interest in the other party. (lol - show man attorney who has an interest in someone who isn't paying them!).
2007-01-11 11:32:23 · answer #2 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋