A Certified Paralegal and an Associate Both Work for the Same

A certified paralegal and an associate both work for the same mid-size law firm. About two years ago, the paralegal and the associate were assigned to work on a real estate transaction worth about $7,000,000. The firm was representing the seller, who was selling the property to a developer. After the transaction closed, a dispute arose between the developer, certain investors, and the general contractor. A lawsuit was eventually filed, and now, one of the parties has served subpoenas on the law firm, the associate, and a senior partner. Three weeks later, the associate was deposed regarding details of the client's matter. Did the associate violate the confidentiality rules?

A) Yes, because the confidentiality rules prohibit disclosure of all information related to the representation of a client, unless authorized or an exception applies.
B) Yes, because the associate and the law firm did not obtain the written consent of the seller.
C) No, because clients always impliedly authorize disclosure of confidential information in response to a subpoena.
D) No, because a subpoena is a court order and the confidentiality rules allow disclosure of confidential information if necessary to comply with a court order.

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