Attorney Client Relationship in plain English
Formal legal relationship with counsel.
Where this term may appear
Engagement letters, representation communications, privilege questions, and the scope of a lawyer’s work.
What to verify
Read the written representation agreement and applicable professional rules to understand how attorney client relationship works in the actual lawyer-client relationship.
Why context matters
The practical meaning of Attorney Client Relationship depends on the written agreement and applicable professional rules.
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