Confidentiality Question

Yours is an interpersonal question, not a legal one.

When asked in the future by this individual, just say, "Honestly, I do not think that I should be discussing my case with anybody except the attorneys involved on it."

If this individual presses you further, say, "I have been advised that I should not be discussing my case with anybody except the attorneys. Yes, I was specifically told not to discuss this with you."

Were I you, I would reevaluate this individuals motives - are they nosey, or could it be more?

 

Huh?

What documents? What does "not legally involved" mean? It implies that the person is involved but that his/her involvement is illegal. Is that what you meant?

Again, huh? You haven't described what's happening with any degree of clarity whatsoever. Why would you tell this person anything?

Again, huh?

Probably a good idea.

 

How about a simple "No" or "I'm not going to discuss it with you." You don't need to give a reason. If the person presses you further then that person doesn't deserve a response other than "Get lost."

 

My mother taught me when I was about five years old to keep my mouth shut IF I wanted to keep a secret.

If you wish to protect anything of which you have knowledge, don't tell anyone, keep it to yourself.

Yes, we have a constitutional right to "free speech".

We have many others, but one in particular is often IGNORED.

You don't have to testify against yourself in a court of law.

You don't have to confess to anything.

You have the RIGHT to remain SILENT.

Of all the many rights we possess and are guaranteed to us and our progeny, the RIGHT to keep "yer yapper" shut is one of our penultimate rights.

It is far better to discuss the weather, a movie, a song, a recipe, the best pizza, the best Chinese restaurant, a sale on widgets and thingamabobs, your next vacation plans, etc... than ANY personal business with anyone but YOURSELF.