i have a complaint going against my former employer. at first i filed the complainy with the eeoc, but a few weeks after i filed that complaint. i decided to seek out my own personal lawyer, as the lawyer said i have a good case and he will take the case on a contingous basis. my questions are, do i need to tell my lawyer i filed a complaint first with the eeoc??? or it doesnt even matter if i tell him or not???
2007-12-03 07:07:30 · 8 answers · asked by lounwo32 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Tell your lawyer everything. There's no reason to keep it from him, and lots of good reasons for him to know.
2007-12-03 07:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by Teekno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has to know. Its really important so call him now. The fact he is taking it on a contingency basis is also good, as some want a fee. Make sure to tell him anything and everything, even the bad so he can deal with now. The EEOC is a requirement. As a lawyer, I am always concerned when someone intentionally omits information. You have to trust the attorney and cooperate to win your case... Good Luck and happy hunting.
2007-12-03 07:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by WVAttorney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a civil rights (discrimination) complaint in most likelihood. filing with the eeoc of the state is a prerequisite under the law. the lawyer will find out but he'll waste your money trying to figure it out in the first place. here's a good rule: GIVE EVERYTHING RELATED TO THE CASE TO THE LAWYER. You need to be telling and giving him everything for effective representation.
2007-12-03 07:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by qb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tell him you filed the complaint.
Even if this is a "contingous" contract, (did you mean continent?) you will likely be paying all the attorney's costs out of your portion of the recovery. Read your contract.
If you do not tell the lawyer about the other case it could result in the lawyer having to invest time and money, some of which are billable to you, to find out something you could have told him.
2007-12-03 07:40:26 · answer #4 · answered by Cindy B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to know. He'll probably want to amend your complaint to include things you didn't think of, or language which he thinks belongs in the complaint.
** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **
2007-12-03 07:11:21 · answer #5 · answered by scottclear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lawyer should be 100% aware of all actions you have taken in regards to this case.
2007-12-03 07:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tell them everything pertaining to the case.
2007-12-03 07:11:27 · answer #7 · answered by schneider2294@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him, that would be wise but shouldn't affect in anyway your ability to sue for damages - if nothing else it proves it is not on a whim.
2007-12-03 07:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by mylilbubbers 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋