Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

I was recently deposed on a Thursday for a family matter/ divorce case (not mine). That family law attorney works for the same firm that is representing my ex husband on an open civil lawsuit matter between him and I. During the deposition he started asking me questions pertaining to my civil case that I conveniently had a hearing to dismiss the motion on that following Monday. After 20 minutes of questioning me about my current open litigation (separate case than he is assigned to) I stated that I would not answer any questions pertaining my open litigation case without my attorney present. He then asked a couple questions back to the family law deposition and ended the depo. I have a copy of the depo and My attorney has sent a Spoliation letter to the firm in the matter of my civil case. I would like to report him to the Florida BAR for unethical conduct. Is this grounds for an ethical violation against him or the firm?


Asked on 4/10/18, 10:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Not likely an ethical breach as described. You have an attorney, let him/her assist you. Not sure what spoliation letter is directed to in the context of this message.

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Answered on 4/10/18, 12:51 pm


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