Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Pennsylvania

I work for a church and I have no idea why, but a women who I helped through work with places to go for help and food, is using me as a personal reference after I have asked her not to. I cannot give her a positive reference. After helping her she has caused me much grief in my personal life and professionally. My questions is: If I am asked to give a reference, can I give an unfavorable, factual reference when contacted, without any legal ramafications? Because after they hear my experiences, she will definately not get what she's after!


Asked on 7/06/11, 4:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

The best answer you can give is "I prefer not to give a reference of any type". This protects you and sends a message that if you had anything positive to say, you would not hesitate to say it.

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Answered on 7/06/11, 8:52 am


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