Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico
Is an attorney required by their fiduciary responsibility to answer all offers made to their clients in a family law matter?.
Asked on 7/23/14, 12:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Chandler
Chandler Law of Los Alamos
An attorney is required to transmit any settlement offer to the attorney's client. There is no obligation to respond (which is what I think you meant by "answer") to the offer.
Answered on 7/24/14, 7:10 am