Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Maryland

Attorney Abandonment/Double Cross

Attorney who I retained 30 days ago to represent me reference Chapter 7 has just notified me that he is withdrawing because he has just been asked to coolect monies from me by a client whom he has represented for the past two years. He refuses to tell me who this creditor is although he has had all of my personal papers in his possession for the past month in addition to the fact that he has interviewed me at length and has in depth insight of all my financial affairs. I am very upset and uneasy about this situation! The question is, can he use the knowledge he gained from my papers and our interview to represent this creditor? Won't this be unethical? Can he be prevented from handling this matter for this creditor in light of he extenuating circumstances? Thank you for any help you can give.


Asked on 11/25/98, 7:12 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Olivier Long Law Office of Olivier Denier Long

Re: Attorney Abandonment/Double Cross

If your former bankruptcy counsel does anything for your creditor in connection with your debt, you should immediately file a grievance with Maryland Bar Counsel. The MD toll-free number is 800-492-1660.

Olivier Long

Law Offices of Olivier Denier Long

10500 Sager Avenue, #B


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Answered on 1/07/99, 8:48 am
Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Re: Attorney Abandonment/Double Cross

The attorney can represent neither you in your bankruptcy nor the creditor in the collection. He need not disclose the identity of his other client to you, nor should he disclose to the creditor the reason for declining to represent it in the matter (other than to say that there is a conflict of interest). You should retain another lawyer.

Daniel Press

Chung & Press, P.C.

6723 Whittier Ave., Suite 302


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Answered on 1/06/99, 8:45 pm
Brett Weiss Brett Weiss, P.C.

Re: Attorney Abandonment/Double Cross

Yes, the attorney's actions in now attempting to collect the bill would be unethical. He had to withdraw from representing you; he can't represent them at this point.

If you need a new bankruptcy attorney, please feel free to call me at (800) 537-2440.

Brett

Brett Weiss

Brett Weiss, P.C.

18200 Littlebrooke Drive


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Answered on 1/07/99, 12:26 am


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