Am I required to participate in a litigation case brought on a former employer?
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Am I required to participate in a litigation case brought on a former employer?
My former employers lawyers want to co represent me in the case. I am a key witness. I am not interested in participating due to a rigorous school schedule. Can I get out of being involved with this matter?
Asked on August 15, 2012 under Uncategorized, New Mexico
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are named as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by a former employer or have been served with a deposition subpoena, I suggest that you allow your former employer's attorney represent you in the dispute for the time being. I suggest that you first consult with independent counsel about the situation that you are wiritng about to see what you should do concerning this litigation that you really do not want anything to do with.
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