Law - what is the form called that a client can sign over access to his case?

Answer 1

That is a basic consent form.

Answer 2

Do you mean so another attorney can see the file or a spouse or something? That would probably be referred to as an authorization of release of client information form.

You would have to sign a release.

Daniel is pretty much right. When I worked in a law office, the only time we ever dealt with those forms was if a client got a new attorney and the new attorney wanted a copy of the file to understand what has already been done. Sometimes, but rarely, if it is a criminal matter and the client is in jail and their spouse (Not in a domestic abuse case where they are the vicitm) needs to help them out, if the client signs the form, then we can just talk to the spouse about stuff but we don't even give them a copy of the file.

Answer 3

Attorney's allow third persons to access their client's case information rarley and I mean very rarely. Allowing this to happen is a breach of as least 3 cannons of the ethics code not to mention it is very close to malpractice.

I would never do it, although it would take more than a simple consent form... you would have to waive your right to attorney/client privilige in writing. That would be crazy.