Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Ohio
Opposing attorney
I recently found out that the attorney for my ex-husband in our divorce has been giving out personal information regarding our divorce and personal information about me to various people around our community. I know of 5 different instances where this has happened and it has caused strain in a few instances, specifically in my place of employment. Is there a Code of Ethics that prohibit the ''loose-lipped'' attorney from doing this in the future?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Opposing attorney
An attorney has a duty to respect the attorney-client privilege, and a violation is subject to disciplinary action by the Ohio Supreme Court. However, an opposing attorney owes no duty to you, as you are not his client. There may be an invasion of privacy action against him however. You can contact the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in Columbus to give them the details of your complaint and see if discipline against the attorney is possible.
Good luck!
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