What is the penalty for knowingly filing a false declaration?

Mr. Marshall is correct IF the lawyer actually signed something called a "declaration" and IF it has the usual words that it is signed "under...

Professional Rules of Conduct in California, there is a Civility Code, may a paralegal working for an attorney use profanity?

Profanity while not very profesional is quite frequent and not a violation of the ehtical rules. Threats and trespassing is another thing...

If I win a legal case, does the losing party pay my attorney

Maybe! (Nothing is that easy, is it?) The American Rule is that each side must pay its own lawyers UNLESS there is a fee-shifting statute or an...

If is unethical for an attorney to tell my spouse that I am getting advice for a divorce?

The way you describe it certainly makes it sound unethical. An attorney owes a duty of confidentiality to even someone consulting about the...

Try to make a deal that you think is OK. Back out the time for the work that you did and figure the paralegal's time at $100 per hour. Deduct...

Best to be careful and get the NDA signed but as Mr. Fink notes it will have to allow the patent lawyer to disclose all necessary information to...

Can the president of the Bar Association represent the other party?

Your have two questions in your posting. California lawyers often chair Bar committees, and serve as governors and presidents of the State Bar. ...

My attorney fails to communicate with me. I have sent him repeated e-mails, with no response. What can I do?

Figure out who the managng partner is of the law office and telephone that person to ask them to help you. Be nice! Do not whine! Explain that you...

I need a lawyer that has won in court against another. Is there a way to research this?

Interesting and very tough issue. IF you have a Lexis account you may be able to research this using their court documents search. The L.A. Daily...

Is it conflict of interest?

Sounds like "the cat is out of the bag" as far as your secret vis-a-vis that law firm goes. Unless the information was disclosed pursuant to a very...

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