2007-10-23 09:23:12 · 5 answers · asked by rodney s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes unless you gave him/her instructions to accept an offer like the one he/she accepted. Basically had you not given any instructions stating the above, then he/she should've come to you, explained the pros and cons of the offer and let you decide.
2007-10-23 12:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by xxalmostfamous1987xx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He cannot really "accept" an offer. You will need to sign the acceptance. He will probably present the offer to you for your approval. Thats the way it is normally done. He is legally bound to present all offers, even if he knows you will not accept them.
2007-10-23 16:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you've given your lawyer specific instructions on what you'd be willing to accept, then he or she is required by ethics to not accept or reject any offer before consulting you about it. In fact, even if you've given instructions, they should still speak with you first.
2007-10-23 16:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He most certainly is unless you have given him power of attorney to accept an offer on your behalf.
2007-10-23 16:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is supposed to, and could face disbarment for failure to do so if it undermined your defense. At some point, YOU will be required to concur in any such agreement and, if you repudiate it, nothing he says can force you to do so.
2007-10-23 16:36:08 · answer #5 · answered by Marc X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋