What can I do if my lawyer lied to me?

You can either go to the attorney’s office and read the file there or request that the attorney make copies of everything and send them to you. Your case file should include all correspondence as well as any filings. You can still request copies of your file even if you fired your attorney.

What does rule 408 say about settlement communications?

Settlement Communications May Not Be Admissible, But They Can Be Discoverable The first potential trap relating to Rule 408 protection is evident from its plain language. Specifically, Rule 408 says only that settlement communications are “not admissible.”

Can a settlement communication be inadmissible to the opposing party?

However, just because a settlement communication may be inadmissible does not mean that the opposing party can’t discover it. This creates a potential issue because your company may tend to be more open and frank in settlement communications because of the belief that they are protected communications.

What was the law about settlements in Tennessee?

Tennessee courts exclude settlements and settlement offers only in civil trials, admitting them in criminal prosecutions. Carter v. State, 161 Tenn. 698, 34 S.W.2d 208 (1931).

Why is my lawyer pushing me to settle a case?

However, the lawyer should still take your wishes into consideration. The lawyer could be pressuring you to accept a settlement that you think is too low to cover your costs after an accident. Or, maybe you think taking a case to a judge and jury would be a good move but your lawyer is pushing you to settle.

What happens if a lawyer lies during a settlement conference?

Rule 3.3 of the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct says lawyers “shall not knowingly” make false statements to a court or offer evidence that the lawyer knows to be false. The latter means even if the lawyer doesn’t lie, he cannot let his client lie either.

Settlement Communications May Not Be Admissible, But They Can Be Discoverable The first potential trap relating to Rule 408 protection is evident from its plain language. Specifically, Rule 408 says only that settlement communications are “not admissible.”

However, just because a settlement communication may be inadmissible does not mean that the opposing party can’t discover it. This creates a potential issue because your company may tend to be more open and frank in settlement communications because of the belief that they are protected communications.

When to terminate a communication with a lawyer?

[3] The Rule applies even though the represented person initiates or consents to the communication. A lawyer must immediately terminate communication with a person if, after commencing communication, the lawyer learns that the person is one with whom communication is not permitted by this Rule.