Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Tennessee
Attorney Testimony
Can an attorney testify in a deposition without being disqualified from representing one of the parties if that party does not object to the deposition?
Asked on 6/30/03, 4:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Re: Attorney Testimony
This is tricky. The attorney can testify about anything that does not violate the attorney-client privilege, unless, of course, the client waives the privilege. Testifying does not, in and of itself, disqualify the attorney from his/her representation. I get the impression that your fact situation may involve more facts than this type of forum allows. I would advise you to consult with a local attorney to go over all the facts.
Answered on 6/30/03, 5:14 pm