How do you ask for legal representation?
How do you ask for legal representation?
Certified lawyer referral services or your local bar association
- Going to LawhelpCalifornia.org to find more information on a State Bar-certified lawyer referral service;
- Calling the State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Services Directory at 1-866-442-2529 (toll free in California) or 1-415-538-2250 (from outside California); or.
When can a lawyer ethically reveal client confidences?
(a) A lawyer shall not reveal information relating to the representation of a client unless the client gives informed consent, the disclosure is impliedly authorized in order to carry out the representation or the disclosure is permitted by paragraph (b).
What is misconduct law?
Misconduct, according to Oxford dictionary means a wrongful, improper, or unlawful conduct motivated by premeditated act. In law profession misconduct means an act done willfully with a wrong intention by the people engaged in the profession.
What documents are protected by attorney-client privilege?
The attorney-client privilege protects from disclosure to third parties: (a) confidential communications; (b) between an attorney and client; (c) made for the purpose of obtaining or providing legal advice. Unless all three of these prongs are met, the communication is not privileged.
Does an attorney have to disclose the name of a client?
An attorney has an ethical obligation to maintain his or client’s confidentiality and that can include whether or not the client has engaged the attorney. In that case, the attorney doesn’t need to disclose the name of the client.
Can I talk to someone who claims to be an attorney?
Neither you nor the individual should be talking to anyone but your own attorneys. Should anyone claiming to be an attorney contact you again, tell the caller to contact your attorney and do not disclose any information to the person.
How do I find out if a lawyer is certified?
On the lawyer’s certificate, check for a particular agency that provided the certification. For example, there may be a state agency that grants certification or accreditation for mediation services or other types of practice areas. Contact the agency directly and provide as much information as you have about the attorney to check on this status.
Do lawyers have to tell the truth when someone calls?
There is no specific rule regarding an attorney’s obligation to tell the truth, other than the Rules of Professional Conduct. I presume the person who called you is not an attorney, but if they call again, ask for their state bar number and look them up on http://www.calbar.ca.gov/ to see if they are what they say they are.