(U.S. Answer only) No - it depends on the practice of the lawyer. Some kinds of lawyers may never have a single client, some may only have clients, some may only have a single employer.
It depends if the lawyer's client is the plantiff then the opponet is the defendant. If the lawyer's client is the defendant than the opponent is the plantiff.
Yes, a lawyer can withdraw from representing a client if there is a conflict of interest or if the client is not cooperating. However, a lawyer cannot disclose confidential information shared by the client.
Each lawyer is an individual, and therefore has his or her own strengths and weaknesses.
No. All communications between a lawyer and his client is confidential, at least as it pertains to the client's case.However, there may be a future time when a lawyer is summoned to speak in court or to police about his client conversations. For example, his client is convicted, goes to prison, and is murdered there. In the murder case, a judge may overrule the lawyer/client confidentiality, and the lawyer would then have to talk about what he knows, in the interests of identifying &/or convicting his late-client's killer.
A lawyer must instill confidence in their client so that the client can trust them. without a trust the client may hold back secrets to the lawyer that maybe necessary to win a case.
Yes, a lawyer can inform the police about a confession made by their client if the client consents to the disclosure or if the lawyer believes it is necessary to prevent future harm.
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Yes,I believe the lawyer should have told the client so to receive additional compensation. Yes,I believe the lawyer should have told the client so to receive additional compensation.
Effective communication, trust, mutual respect, clear expectations, and confidentiality are key factors that contribute to a successful lawyer-client relationship. Open and honest communication, understanding of each other's roles, and a strong foundation of trust are essential for a positive and productive partnership between a lawyer and their client.
It doesn't matter if the client killed 100 people, the lawyer still has to attempt to prove the client is innocent.
If a lawyer knows that their client is guilty of a crime, they are still obligated to provide a strong defense and advocate for their client's rights in court. The lawyer must maintain confidentiality and act in the best interest of their client, even if they are aware of their guilt.