[WSBARP] Litigator Ethics Violation?

[Paul Neumiller]

Listmates; I am curious if this is a violation of professional ethics by an opposing attorney because it just doesn't pass the smell test for me.  I'm not sure what I'd do even if it is a violation.  I represent a person in a TEDRA action filed last year where the relief sought is based on my client's low income.  As sealed documents, I submitted to the court the client's 2017 tax returns, current paystubs, and a financial statement.   The matter has dragged on and now we're in 2019.  No discovery has been requested by either party or ordered by the court.  

The client's accountant called the client and said that the opposing attorney's office contacted the accountant directly and requested my client's 2018 tax returns.  The accountant refused.  Is this ethical?  Is this normal or typical litigator behavior?  If it is, what to do, if anything?  Thanks for your input and guidance.



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