Full question:
I met with an attorney regarding a discrimination suit and he became too busy to handle it. He referred me to another lawyer who is his sister-in-law and said for me to 'Talk about full disclosure'. What did he mean by the full disclosure comment?
- Category: Courts
- Subcategory: Attorneys
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
The attorney's comment about 'full disclosure' likely refers to the obligation to inform you about any fee-sharing arrangements when making a referral. In Pennsylvania, when an attorney refers a client to another attorney and they share fees, the client must be informed and consent to this arrangement.
According to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct:
- Rule 1.4 Communication: Attorneys must keep clients informed about decisions and circumstances requiring their consent.
- Rule 1.5 Fees: Attorneys cannot divide fees with another lawyer unless the client is informed and does not object.
In essence, the attorney wants you to be aware of any potential financial arrangements that may affect your case.
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