I received a copy of my discovery last May and have not gotten any new material since. I requested a copy from my counsel and let him know I had gone through a separation since receiving the copy back in may and that I wanted to see what had been added since the beginning. He told me that I had my copy and if I lost it that was to bad. Is there a law against reprinting my file 2 times? Can I request a copy from the judge next time I see him or how should I handle this?
A: While technically your attorney is required to give you only one copy, I can’t understand why a lawyer wouldn’t just print another copy and give it to you. It sounds like there is something else going on here–perhaps a dispute between you and the lawyer? If you and your lawyer cannot agree on a simple thing like getting a copy of a document from the lawyer’s file, then you will probably need advice on all aspects of this deteriorating relationship.
* This answer does not constitute legal advice. I am admitted in the State of Arizona only. This advice is based on general principles of law that may or may not relate to your specific situation. Facts and laws change and these possible changes will affect the advice provided here. You should not rely on this advice alone, and nothing in these communications creates an attorney-client relationship.
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Denton Peterson, P.C.
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By Brad Denton, Arizona Litigation Attorney.
Re-posted from AVVO Legal Questions & Answers.