QUESTION

Can a lawyer force their client to communicate in a zoom or phone call even though they have stated they are not comfortable doing so.

Asked on Jan 29th, 2023 on General Practice - Michigan
More details to this question:
A problem has arose with attorney-client relationship. A problem arose with my attorney and their communication with one client and not all clients and the fact that they have overstepped their representation past what was agreed on in the engagement letter. The attorney has threatened that if I can not agree to the terms of meeting and addressing issues through a zoom or call that they will proceed in drafting their termination. I stated that zoom meetings and calls have not been productive, hostile, and not healthy and that I do not feel comfortable, which they then stated that there is no other option. Is this allowed? Can they force me to use a mode of communication despite my wishes and then threaten to terminate? We have used zoom in the past, but I would rather have communication either be text, email, or honestly at this point physical letters.
Report Abuse

1 ANSWER

Real Estate Attorney serving Bloomfield Hills, MI
Partner at Borman-Lahti PLLC
Reviews not shown
You probably need to get your own lawyer on this. You certainly can demand as a condition of attending the meeting that it be recorded on Zoom and that you get a copy of the meeting. It is no different than any other writing and is absolutely evidence. Get it in writing that they will give you the video.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Report Abuse

Ask a Lawyer

Consumers can use this platform to pose legal questions to real lawyers and receive free insights.

Participating legal professionals get the opportunity to speak directly with people who may need their services, as well as enhance their standing in the Lawyers.com community.

0 out of 150 characters