I work for an attorney who recently dumped 16 boxes of personal and financial info on one particular client. I inquired about how he got it shredded; he admitted he just dumped it. When I told him that was the wrong thing to do, he said "that's why I did it." He hates the client and feels justified. As a former victim of identity theft I find this inexcusable. Am I legally bound to report him?
You are not legally bound to report anything. Only a lawyer has an ethical obligation to report other lawyers. However, while such disposal is not the best idea, I do not think it is unethical.
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