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Examples of attorney ethics violations

When you hire an attorney, you deserve someone who will put your best interests first and who will follow not just the law, but the ethical standards of the profession. Certain ethics violations could significantly harm your case.

But what exactly could this look like? Every case is unique, but you may need to take legal steps to rectify the situation if you believe that your lawyer or attorney has committed ethics violations. Below are a few examples to consider.

A conflict of interest

First of all, if your attorney has a conflict of interest, they may not be able to represent you. Say that you are suing a local business, but your attorney is on retainer as the attorney for that business. If they don’t disclose this to you and attempt to represent you anyway, it could be a serious violation.

Confidentiality breaches

Likewise, you deserve to talk openly and honestly with your attorney, understanding that they will keep that information confidential. If they fail to do so, either intentionally or negligently, it could be an ethics violation.

Misappropriation of funds

In some legal cases, clients will give their attorney access to financial accounts or funds that are supposed to be used on their behalf. If the attorney uses them incorrectly, such as for their own gain, that’s a serious problem.

Significant incompetence

Finally, it is possible that a lawyer could make a mistake, as anyone can. But if they are seriously incompetent, missing numerous deadlines or failing to take clear and obvious steps that negatively impact your case, it could be an ethics violation.

If you find yourself in this position, be sure you know what legal steps you could take to seek justice and defend your rights.

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