In a small claims dispute in DC you meet and then the case is delayed for a month for each side to seek legal advice. Then you write the person a letter suggesting a settlement. Is this wrong? If so, what could the possible repercussions be?
2007-03-14 02:43:46 · 3 answers · asked by Citizen 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No that's fine. If you and she/he both have attys, the other party's ATTORNEY cannot contact you. Opposing parties can contact each other without any legal restriction unless the other party tells you not to contract them. On suggesting a settlement--great idea. Anything you say in settlement negotiations are not admissible under the rules of evidence. However, don't admit anything in the letter. I'd start by telling the other person that you'd like to work this out in a quick, inexpensive and friendly manner. Ask them if they're interested and then suggest a settlement amount.
2007-03-14 02:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
if a person is represented by an attorney in a lawsuit, the atty is required to inform the other person that you have legal counsel and that person can no longer contact u directly..u are paying for representation and that is what ur lawyer is required to do..they should not be contacting u directly
2007-03-14 03:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He should not respond except through his attorney.
2007-03-14 02:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋