While Solicitor A is required to comply with the subpoena, the mere request for a statement from Solicitor B cannot be enforced. Rule 9 requires Solicitor A not to disclose any confidential information acquired during the client’s engagement, unless the circumstances outlined under Rule 9.2 are satisfied.
Can a lawyer represent you without you being there?
Yes. If you do not show up, the lawyer still represents you. The lawyer would normally ask for a continuance. If the lawyer cannot get a continuance, then the lawyer must do his/her best to try the case without you, or enter into a settlement that best protects your interests.
Can I tell a lawyer anything?
Attorney-Client Privilege – Your attorney is bound by the ethics of the legal profession not to reveal whatever you tell him without your permission. The only times this doesn’t apply is if you: Waive your right to privilege, which means you give the lawyer permission to disclose information.
Where does the money go after paying a lawyer?
Where money has been advanced in anticipation of future services, the lawyer is usually required to keep the money in a client trust account. The trust account money is considered property of the client in most jurisdictions. The lawyer has a right to withdraw the money after the fees are “earned” by the lawyer.
How can I get a detailed earnings statement that includes?
If you need more detailed or itemized earnings information for purposes not directly related to administering Social Security programs, there is a fee needed in advance. Visit our website to obtain your free yearly totals of earnings.
How to get a list of attorney fees?
Go through and look for any fee amount that seems unreasonable or excessively high. For example, your lawyer might have charged you $50 for photocopying. Check to see how many pages you had copied. If you think a charge seems high, then make a note. You can question the lawyer about the charge.
Can a lawyer pressure a client to pay a fee?
Moreover, a lawyer cannot use information learned during the course of the attorney-client relationship to apply pressure on a client for payment. Exceptions to this rule apply in attorney fee litigation and malpractice disputes, as the attorney can reveal information as necessary to defend himself or his fee.
