Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
I have a client who is many months deliquent in paying their bill and who has now stated unequivocally that they will never do so. I have wanted to share the experience and seek advice from certain friends and colleagues, but I'm concerned that the entire matter might be confidential and the client's anonymity protected by law. Can you advise?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Are you an attorney? If not, does your profession have confidence requirement?
It is possible to seek the advice from colleagues and friends without divulging the identity of the person you are speaking of.
If your client has decided not to pay their bills, they may wish to consult with a bankruptcy attorney.
I agree with Mr. Jordan. Without knowing your profession or the nature of the client services you provide, there is no way to tell if you have legally enforceable confidentiality obligations that would be violated by divulging information about the non-paying client. Under normal credit and collections law a creditor is free to report non-payment of debts as long as it is done in compliance with the applicable fair debt collection practices laws.
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