Tag Archives: attorney-client contract
Does My Lawyer Represent Me For All Purposes?
WHAT IS THE “SCOPE” OF THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP? The “scope of representation” is a term that refers to the matter or matters for which a lawyer represents a client. The “scope of representation” is established: At the time the client hires/retains the lawyer At a later time, if the attorney and client agree to… Read More »
How to Create an Attorney-Client Relationship
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP? Many important rights and privileges are created by the formation of an attorney-client relationship–rights and privileges that do not exist otherwise. For example, attorney-client privilege does not exist unless an attorney-client relationship exists. In addition, a lawyer’s authority to represent a client in court, in negotiations,… Read More »
