2007-08-24 15:50:36 · 6 answers · asked by Me 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I told him about an affair my husband was having with a girl. The lawyer ask me questions about the girl on the stand such as my police record. I called her and told her what a blank blank blank she was and got phone harassment. Does that count?
I had a consulation in his office when I spoke to him.
2007-08-24 16:02:16 · update #1
A lawyer I spoke me told me to report him, but wondered if someone knew more details about it..
Kinda like what would happen to him?
2007-08-24 16:03:43 · update #2
If he said anything that you mentioned to him when you originally spoke with him, he could be disbarred and fined.
Anything you told him is confidential, even if he later represents your husband. Speak with your current lawyer about it.
2007-08-24 16:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by Biggg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer is ethically required to recuse him/herself from representing a party if he has what would otherwise be considered privileged information from an advesarial (opposing) party. It appears, on the the surface, that this lawyer crossed the line. Call the state bar association and give them the facts of your situation and let the assn. sort it out.
2007-08-24 22:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He isn't in trouble per say - The situation most likely puts him in a conflict of interest, however - I would mention it to the Judge... in fact, if you got the butt end of the divorce deal, you might have grounds for a retrial...
All in all, I'd talk to a Lawyer who will give you a free consultation (most will these days) and explain the situation. See where it goes from there.
2007-08-24 23:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by #1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you hire him or just have a consultation? As stated, 7 years is a long time. The only thing that would be unethical is if he used things you told him, against you. You could certainly ask your new attorney about it.
2007-08-24 22:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if there wasn't an atty-client bond created. Where you could possibly get him and it's iffy is if you had given him any personal information your husband could not have known and it was used against you in the divorce.
However, you can contact the state bar and tell them your story and see what could be done.
2007-08-24 22:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 years is a long time ago. I think the time element is in his favor, unfortunately. To me though, it is unethical.
2007-08-24 22:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋