Falsified Document Accountability Nevada

Summary

In Nevada, submitting falsified documents can lead to severe consequences for both the lawyer and client, including disbarment, criminal charges, and civil liability. The owner can be held accountable for actions of their agents, despite any lease clauses suggesting otherwise. Lawyers must verify document authenticity to avoid negligence claims. Consider reporting to the Nevada State Bar and consulting a local attorney for guidance.

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If a lawyer submitted documents that were falsified on behalf of their client . Who is accountable
In situations where a lawyer submits falsified documents on behalf of their client, both the lawyer and the client could be held accountable. This can involve:
- Professional misconduct charges against the lawyer.
- Criminal charges for both the client and the lawyer, depending on their involvement and knowledge.
What state are you located in? This can help provide more specific information.
Nevada
In Nevada, both the lawyer and the client could face serious consequences if falsified documents are submitted. This may include:
- Disbarment or suspension for the lawyer.
- Criminal charges such as fraud for both parties.
- Civil liability for any damages caused by the falsified documents.
Do you have any specific details about the falsified documents or how they were used?
So the landlord complaint that the attorney has drafted says in paragraph * " Tenant did sign a written lease agreemnet and a copy of it is submitted with the complaint" but the document aka lease does not have my signature on it like the complaint says. What does that look like to others
That looks like a serious issue. Submitting a lease without your signature while claiming it is signed could be considered falsification of documents. This can lead to legal consequences for both the landlord and the attorney.
Have you considered reporting this to the Nevada State Bar or another relevant authority?
Well my signature appears no where except my names typed where you would sign and then print your name but that is on community rules and policies section
If your signature is not on the lease agreement and it is being presented as signed, this could be a serious legal issue. You may consider the following steps:
- Report this to the Nevada State Bar for a potential investigation into the attorney's conduct.
- Consult with a local attorney to discuss your specific situation and possible legal action.
Have you already contacted an attorney to discuss this matter?
So with what I told can you give me the ways of looking at it so when I do talk to someone I look like I know whaatgnim talking about
Here are some key points you can mention when discussing your situation with someone:
- Falsified Documents: Mention that the lease agreement submitted does not have your signature, while the complaint claims it does. This could be considered document falsification.
- Legal Consequences: Highlight that this could lead to professional misconduct charges against the attorney and potential criminal charges for both the landlord and attorney.
- Reporting: Suggest reporting the issue to the Nevada State Bar for an investigation into the attorney’s conduct.
- Consultation: Advise consulting with a local attorney to discuss your specific situation and possible legal action.
Do you need any more specific details or have any other questions?
If they lawyer did not know the documents were falsified they still have to make sure they are legit
You're right, lawyers have a duty to ensure the documents they submit are legitimate. They must verify their authenticity before submitting them to the court. If they fail to do so, they could still face consequences for negligence.
Do you have more questions about how to proceed or what evidence you might need to gather?
I have the evidence but I'm looking for the words so by then not checking dafcts before submitting the documents it's unprofessional unethical and anything else
In your situation, here are some key points to emphasize:
- Unprofessional Conduct: The attorney failed to verify the authenticity of the documents.
- Unethical Behavior: Submitting documents without checking their legitimacy breaches ethical standards.
- Negligence: The lawyer has a duty to ensure all documents are accurate and legitimate.
Do you need further guidance on how to present this information to the relevant authorities?
So the owner is responsible and accountable for the falsified documents since they hire management company for property management
Yes, the owner can be held responsible and accountable for the falsified documents, especially if they were aware of or directed the actions of the management company and attorney. Here's what you can emphasize:
- Owner's Responsibility: Hiring a management company doesn't absolve the owner from responsibility for falsified documents.
- Vicarious Liability: Owners can be held liable for the actions of their agents (management company and attorney).
- Due Diligence: Failure to ensure accurate documents can lead to legal consequences.
Do you need more information on how to present this to the authorities or any other details?
In the lease it states something along the lines that whoever they hire to run it is not responsible or something like that cause they work for the owner
In Nevada, despite what the lease states, the owner can still be held accountable for the actions of those they hire (management company and attorney). Here's how to present this:
- Owner's Ultimate Responsibility: Owners cannot absolve themselves of liability through contractual language.
- Vicarious Liability: Owners are liable for their agents' actions.
- Legal Consequences: Both owner and hired parties can face repercussions.
Do you need more details on how to proceed legally?
No I know that but it says who they hire are not they represent the owner
It seems you have a solid understanding of the situation. To clarify further, you can emphasize:
- Misrepresentation Clause: Despite any lease clause, legally, the owner is still ultimately responsible for actions taken by their agents.
- Accountability: Highlight that both the management company and the owner are accountable.
Would you like advice on how to document and present your evidence?
Not at this time I'm learning a lot over that last few months with dealing with this whole situation
That's great to hear, Stephanie. If you have any other questions in the future or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. Keep documenting everything carefully, as it can be very useful if you decide to take legal action. Take care!