Summary
The user alleges her divorce attorney committed legal malpractice by breaching attorney-client privilege and overcharging. She claims the attorney disclosed confidential information to her ex-husbands attorney without her consent. She has struggled to find a lawyer in Missouri to take her case. She was advised to report the misconduct to Missouris Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel and to seek attorney referrals from the Missouri Bar Association and the American Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Directory.Full Conversation
she broke attorney client privilege
she broke the attorney client privilege and she overcharged me and she refused to cross examine my ex husband when he lied on the stand amongst other things
Can you provide more details about how she broke the attorney-client privilege? This is a serious allegation and can have severe consequences for the attorney.
she wouldn’t stop telling my ex husbands attorney everything in my case
What evidence do you have to support your claim that your attorney disclosed confidential information to your ex-husband's attorney?
i have an email where she states that she spoke to opposing counsel at great length but I did NOT have any knowledge or give her consent to talk to opposing counsel
Emails
What specific information was disclosed in these emails that you believe broke the attorney-client privilege?
she told opposing counsel that I was going after my ex at the trial for filing a fraudulent chapter * bankruptcy and opposing counsel. Had it kicked out of court at the pre-trial
What was the outcome of the pre-trial?
General Information:
- In Missouri, breaking attorney-client privilege can be grounds for legal malpractice.
- St. Louis Circuit Court: * N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*.
it good for me
What actions did you take after discovering your attorney's misconduct?
General Information:
- Reporting attorney misconduct is crucial. You can contact Missouri's Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel.
not good for me
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue?
I have tried calling numerous attorneys but they say they don’t take that kind of legal malpractice cases
Have you considered reporting your attorney's misconduct to the Missouri's Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel? They handle complaints about attorney misconduct.
no I’d like a referral to an attorney that will consider taking my case
Have you tried contacting the Missouri Bar Association? They can provide a referral to an attorney specializing in legal malpractice cases.
no
You should consider reaching out to the Missouri Bar Association for a referral. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
will they refer me to the right attorney one who will take this kind of case?
Yes, the Missouri Bar Association can refer you to an attorney who specializes in legal malpractice cases.
I have called numerous attorneys who specialize in legal malpractice but they don’t tale divorce attorney malpractice cases
Have you tried reaching out to the American Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Directory? They might be able to help you find a lawyer who specializes in divorce attorney malpractice cases.
no
You should consider contacting the American Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Directory. Their contact number is *-*-*-*.
okay I’ll give it a try
That's a good step. Remember, it's important to have all your evidence organized when you speak with a potential attorney. Good luck!
thank you!
You're welcome, Jayne! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case!
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