Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Tennessee

Unethical Attorney Behavoir Libel Slander?

Hello,

I am a defendant in a case who was in attendance in a deposition. The plantiff was being deposed and after my attorney made several good points the plantiffs attorney became surrly and snide comments after her client foundered in his answers. After a question that raised a crucial point of fact, the Plantiffs attorney without provication, called me a liar and then made a degraded comment about my profession. My attorney advised me to let it go although I'm angry and upset by this attorneys outrageous behavoir and wish to seek remedy through the proper channels. How would I proceed.

Thank you in advance


Asked on 11/21/04, 1:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Unethical Attorney Behavoir Libel Slander?

You could file a Motion for Sanctions against the opposing attorney, and ask the judge to review what the attorney said. Presumably, that will show up in the transcript of the deposition. It would also prevent the attorney from making the same snide comment when you go to trial.

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Answered on 11/21/04, 8:49 am


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