general question

[sastruga26]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? nj
When seeing an attorney for a consultation, how much information do you give?
If you have not actually retained the lawyer yet, is everything still confidential?

 

[Isis1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? nj
When seeing an attorney for a consultation, how much information do you give?
If you have not actually retained the lawyer yet, is everything still confidential?

always be up front during a consultation.

yes, it would still be confidential.

 

[tranquility]

While everything you tell even your potential attorney in regards to seeking out legal advice could be considered protected, that does not mean you just say everything.

Let the attorney lead. He'll ask questions and such about the things he wants to know.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? nj
When seeing an attorney for a consultation, how much information do you give?
If you have not actually retained the lawyer yet, is everything still confidential?

**A: it depends on the type of case, ie. civil or criminal. If it is criminal and you killed someone, would you tell the attorney that you did it?