Legal Question in Administrative Law in New Jersey

Does a lawyer have to give proof who they are if they are asked?

I recently recieved an email threatening me from a so called lawyer who is from the U.S. but working in the U.K. The thing that makes me suspicious of them is that although they were conducting official business they used a personal hotmail account and the name had no indication that she was from any law firm. When I asked her to provide me with proof and identification of who she was and where she worked she told me ''You do not have any rights to be asking anything of me''. Doesn't she have to provide some sort of proof of who she is when she is questioned for it, just like a police officer does when asked to see his identification...I sure would like someone's advice on how to handle this situation. I have copies of the emails and responses that she sent me that I would love to share with someone if they could email me about it.

Thanks so much!


Asked on 4/07/04, 12:02 pm

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Re: Does a lawyer have to give proof who they are if they are asked?

WHY would you worry about a 'threat' (I assume it is for some legal action) by e-mail? Personally I'd tell her (by e-mail) to kiss my grits. Let her send you a letter on letterhead by post or courier. Then you can decide if you should ignore that until she gets serious and files suit.

There are lots-o-things to worry about in life. Hot air isn't one of them. Perhaps she just wants to upset you, in which case, don't give her the satisfaction. Turn the tables... ignore her (that ticks off most people) until she gets serious.

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Answered on 4/07/04, 2:41 pm


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