In this complaint, plaintiff charges defendants with intentional interference with the attorney/client relationship. The plaintiff states that the actions of the defendants in interfering with the attorney/client relationship were willful, wanton, malicious and obtrusive and that punitive damages should be accessed against the defendants.
Advocate For Client Rights And Needs In Pennsylvania
Category:
State:
Multi-State
Control #:
US-000295
Format:
Word;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) is an independent, statewide, non-profit corporation designated as the federally-mandated protection and advocacy agency in Pennsylvania.
An advocate can stand by you, and stand up for you, when important decisions are being made about your care, treatment and the way you live your life. They can help you understand your rights and options, and then support you in expressing your views and wishes to the relevant services.
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) is a statewide consortium of independent legal aid programs that provides civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families. The Network is comprised of 15 legal aid providers serving low-income people across the Commonwealth.
You are entitled to an attorney who will be capable of handling your case; show you courtesy and consideration at all times; represent you zealously; and preserve your confidences and secrets that you reveal in the course of the relationship, to the extent permitted by law.
As advisor, a lawyer provides a client with an informed understanding of the client's legal rights and obligations and explains their practical implications. As advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client's position under the rules of the adversary system.
What agencies advocate for people with disabilities? Access Board. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department of Justice (DOJ) Department of Labor (DOL) Department of Transportation (DOT) National Council on Disability.
In summary, attorneys are crucial in safeguarding our rights and maintaining societal safety. Their duties include offering legal counsel, representing clients in court cases, composing legal documents, and defending their clients' interests. Attorneys uphold the rule of law and defend justice for all citizens.
This privilege is codified in California law via Evidence Code 954, which gives your attorney the right to refuse to divulge the contents of your conversation, gives you the right to require confidentiality from your attorney, and with few exceptions, makes any breach of that confidence inadmissible in court.
Find the local disability coalition in your state and get involved. Try your local Arc, Center for Independent Living (CIL), or other disability organization. They will know who the coalitions are and you can link up with them.
AAPD advocates for policy issues that improve the lives of people with disabilities and advance the collective power of the disability rights movement.