The Attorney-Client Relationship: Unveiling the Truth

🔍The lawyer's lack of recollection raises doubts about the existence of an engagement letter and payment arrangements with the client.

📚The lawyer claims to have had a file with the client's name but cannot provide specific details or recollections.

💼The attorney-client relationship is called into question due to lack of clarity and evidence regarding the representation.

🕒The lawyer emphasizes that he cannot recall specific dates or details related to the engagement letter and billing.

🌐The lawyer's defense revolves around representing the client as an attorney, while acknowledging their friendship and shared work environment.

Was there any evidence of payment for the lawyer's representation?

—The lawyer claims to have no recollection of receiving payment and cannot confirm whether he billed the client for his services.

Did the lawyer have knowledge of the case before filing the interrogatories?

—It is presumed that the lawyer had access to information shared by the client during their relationship, including knowledge relevant to the interrogatories.

Did the lawyer intentionally make false statements in the interrogatories?

—The lawyer denies any fraudulent intent but admits that he cannot recall the specific details surrounding the filing of the interrogatories.

Was the lawyer representing the client pro bono (free of charge)?

—The lawyer states that he cannot recall whether he received payment for his representation, raising the possibility that he provided services without billing the client.

How does the lawyer's social interaction with the client affect the case?

—The lawyer's close friendship with the client becomes a topic of debate, as it may impact the authenticity and ethical implications of the attorney-client relationship.

00:00The lawyer is questioned about his engagement letter and payment arrangements with the client.

04:48The lawyer claims to have no recollection of receiving payment and cannot confirm whether he billed the client for his services.

10:46The lawyer's knowledge and information during the filing of interrogatories become a topic of discussion.

12:58The attorney-client privilege is invoked, and questions about the lawyer's possible fraudulent intent are discussed.

13:27The lawyer's knowledge and information are questioned in relation to filing accurate interrogatory responses.