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I am divorcing. I have consulted with an attorney and paid him fees. But I have decided not having him represent me in my case. Can he disclose what I told him to my wife Can he represent her?
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It was a really bad ethical question* , and you, in my opinon, should address to your State Bar, the private club for lawyers who do this thing as in being responsible to the law of the particular state, and the US of Americal law. Lawyers work here too and they take their jobs seriously, as a general rule.
The only thing I'm talking about here is paying: that has almost nothing to do with legal oblilgations when lawyers get there and the question is client confidentality.
* it was badly asked. That's why it is bad; great question and great issue for lawyers, but it was really badly asked.
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It is known as "Attorney-Client Privilege." An attorney can not be compelled, and need not disclose, ANY communication between themselves and a client, under ANY circumstance.
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You do not have the right to see the trust. It doesn't involve you at this point. You should consult an attorney.
Does an attorney have to disclose that he is going to sue you?
No. However, nothing can happen in the lawsuit until you are served with documentation of the lawsuit and have a chance to respond, AFAIK
The House i bought was condemned and the seller did not disclose that it could not be legally inhabited because of an illegal septic tank. what recouse do i have?
You should contact the attorney who represented you when you purchased the property. A title examination performed prior to the purchase should have disclosed the condemnation proceeding. If you didn't have an attorney represent you at the time of purchase then you need to consult with one now. You may need to bring suit against the seller. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and determine what your options are ASAP.
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Generally speaking, yes. However, if the defendant's confession forms the basis of a plea agreement, and therefore would be disclosed with the will and consent of the defendant, the attorney may then disclose the confession. Also, where a confession is made that raises an issue of safety, either the threat of harm to the defendant or to another, the attorney may disclose information communicated in the confession insofar as it would assist in preventing this intented future harm.
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What is attorney client privilege?
It is a confidentiality rule that keeps the conversations and correspondence between an attorney and client secret. This encourages the client to be honest and upfront with the attorney. Added: The client can choose to share any information. The attorney must keep certain information secret, and cannot be compelled to reveal this information.
