QUESTION
Can an attorney release my personal information and the draft agreement to someone outside of his firm without my knowledge or consent?
Asked on Nov 01st, 2013 on Divorce - Florida
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I received the 3rd draft of my property settlement agreement by email and noticed that my attorney sent a copy to another lawyer outside of the firm.
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Bruce Provda
You should certainly question your attorney. This could be someone they were consulting with and that may have been allowed in the original retainer agreement.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 2:54 PM
It is very hard to know who your attorney copied with the document. You need to immediately discuss this issue with your attorney so it can be explained or you can change attorneys. Don't assume the worst just try to find out who and why the cc was sent.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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Probably an unintentional error by the software. What were your damages. Usually no harm / no foul.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 2:53 PM
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Sure, if the attorney represents the other side. As long as your attorney said it was for discussion purposes or indicated that you had not approved it, it is acceptable behavior. Your attorney is attempting to be efficient and get your matter resolved. That is what you paid him or her for.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 2:53 PM
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_6_confidentiality_of_information.html But each jurisdiction/state has slightly different rules, but generally, a lawyer can release information if it's impliedly authorized or if there's informed consent (read the agreement you signed with the attorney).
Answered on Nov 06th, 2013 at 2:53 PM