Legal Question in Personal Injury in Georgia
My sister's attorney faxed and mailed a letter to my local probate judge stating, as a matter of fact, that I took money (435K) in equity from my mother's property which was not part of the estate over which I was appointed Administrator.
Since ex parte communication to a judge is a violation of ethics for attorneys in NY (where the lawyer practices), and Gearogia, where I own an upscale spa/salon, can I sue the attorney for lying on me and jeopardizing my name in the community where I service affluent customers such as the judge
3 Answers from Attorneys
You can sue for anything. Whether you have a viable case is not something determined by a couple one-sided sentences on an anonymous internet forum. See a lawyer. He/she will explain that letters to a Judge are usually not "ex parte communications" unless they are sent without copying or notifying other parties, and that many communications to a Judge, in or out of the courtroom, are privileged. If you have a problem in a legal proceeding, get a qualified lawyer to address it in that proceeding. From the facts stated, you need one.
Possibly, but more facts need to be discussed. Consult with a local attorney.
Get a lawyer ASAP who is an experienced probate attorney. Do NOT get just any lawyer. Probate law can be very tricky. I will be glad to send you to the right person if you call me at (770)427-8468.
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