What is a lawyer’s responsibility to disclose a settlement offer made in an accident case?

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What is a lawyer’s responsibility to disclose a settlement offer made in an accident case?

Asked on March 21, 2013 under Accident Law, New York

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B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

It is an attorney's responsibility to disclose all settlement offers made in any case-- which would include an accident case.  If a lawyer does not communicate an offer or keep a client informed then they could be subject to a grievance by the state bar. 


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