Trump attorney claims Trump pressured him to "commit crimes" and petitions to be removed

[mandrill]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1347205394393927697

 

[Frankfooter]

That's a little late, isn't it?

 

[Leimonis]

That's a little late, isn't it?

still he could have just said the solicitor-client relationship broke down or something. A direct attack at a client and an accusation like that is rare.
It also means the lawyer considers that there is no privilege anymore and the lawyer can testify about the alleged crime.

I ascribe a non-zero value to this situation

 

[mandrill]

still he could have just said the solicitor-client relationship broke down or something. A direct attack at a client and an accusation like that is rare.
It also means the lawyer considers that there is no privilege anymore and the lawyer can testify about the alleged crime.

I ascribe a non-zero value to this situation

Those are actually good points. Yup, a standard "solicitor-client relationship has broken down" is almost always all you need to be removed. And yes, it removes privilege.

 

[Frankfooter]

Those are actually good points. Yup, a standard "solicitor-client relationship has broken down" is almost always all you need to be removed. And yes, it removes privilege.

But does that raise the question of when he realized this and when he decided to remove himself?

 

[kherg007]

I believe solicitor-client cover does not apply to criminal acts. He has cited a criminal act.

Should not be a surprise. His former attorney Michael Cohen testified to that under oath.

 

[y2kmark]

Backstabbing lawyers are not unique to Trumpland...

 

[Leimonis]

Backstabbing lawyers are not unique to Trumpland...

Nor are backstabbing clients. Not at all clear who backstabbed who here

 

[mandrill]

Nor are backstabbing clients. Not at all clear who backstabbed who here

Speaking as a fellow attorney, I just hope my learned friend got his retainer 100% up front. Because it's a heart-breaking disappointment if you have to go chasing for it afterwards.

My heart goes out to you, brother!

 

[mandrill]

But does that raise the question of when he realized this and when he decided to remove himself?

Probably when he realized that he might be dumped by some of his other clients and lose money.