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During my divorce, my lawyer gave the opposing counsel information that would harm me. Is there a legal term for this action because I looked for the stab me in the back law, but, no such law. What can I do about it, if anything?
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The question is too vague to be answered adequately. Lawyers have various duties and responsibilities, and under the applicable rules (in Nevada, the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct, or NRPC), lawyers have a duty of confidentiality -- and also a duty of "candor to the court" and ""fairness to opposing counsel." Knowing what disclosures of information are mandatory, or permitted but not mandatory, or not permitted, is part of knowing the law of lawyering. if you have questions and they are important to you, bring the paper involved with as specific of information as possible, and consult with counsel well versed in matters of professional responsibility. See http://willicklawgroup.com/family-law-ethics/.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2015 at 10:30 AM