Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Jan. 6, 2017
Review the restrictions on attorney-client agreements
It is important that attorneys carefully review their fee agreements and engagement/retainer letters to ensure that they comply with the rules and regulations governing the conduct of attorneys.
J. Randolph Evans
Partner
Dentons US LLP
303 Peachtree St NE #5300
Atlanta , Georgia 30308
Phone: (404) 527-8330
Email: randy.evans@dentons.com
The freedom to contract is a core tenet of United States law. Provided that the contract does not violate law or public policy, businesses and individuals may usually enter into contracts as they choose.
However, this principle is subject to a number of caveats in the context of the attorney-client relationship. At times, attorneys may be exempt from laws because, for example, compliance with the law would require disclosures that violate the attorney-client privilege or confidential...
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