Money.
An example of an unethical attorney-client relationship is if an attorney reveals confidential information that the client told him or her in confidence. It is also unethical if the attorney threatens to blackmail the client.
Attorney-client privilege does not apply to the identity of the client.
No. The attorney-client privilege is limited to confidential communications between the lawyer and his client. The relationship between the lawyer and his expert witness is governed only by contract.
Examples of attorney misconduct include; attorney-client relationship, attorney-client sexual relations, engage in conduct involving dishonesty and commit a crime which reflects on their trustworthiness.
Some do. It depends on the attorney, the firm (if there is one), and the relationship with the client.
The attorney-client privilege protects any information communicated between an attorney and his/her client.
The answer depends in large part upon what state you're in. That being said, nothing in the attorney/client relationship changes (at least in my jurisdiction) by virtue of the client having a mental illness. What may affect the relationship is if the client's mental illness leads client to be incapacitated to make decisions as to disclosing information. In my jurisdiction attorneys are obligated to maintain as normal an atty./client relationship as reasonably possible when a client is incapacitated. Attorneys are permitted to disclose information provided by client in limited circumstances if it appears reasonably necessary to protect client's interest, if non-disclosure will lead to a serious harm, and the disclosure is as limited as possible. There's a question of whether a court-appointed guardian could request information from client's attorney on client's behalf. I've never come across that issue, but my uninformed position would be that if attorney didn't think it behooved client to disclose confidential information then atty. ought seek court clarification before disclosing information to client's guardian.
Attorneys have a duty to keep all client information confidential, even after the client-attorney relationship ends. They must also adhere to ethical standards by representing clients competently, honestly, and with their best interests in mind.
Attorneys may break attorney-client privilege if they believe their client is planning to commit a crime or harm someone.
You can probably contact an attorney on-line and request general adivce on a matter. But since no money has changed hands, no attorney-client relationship has been established and the attorney is not bound by law or ethics to keep the information confidential.
It is a confidentiality rule that keeps the conversations and correspondence between an attorney and client secret. This encourages the client to be honest and upfront with the attorney. Added: The client can choose to share any information. The attorney must keep certain information secret, and cannot be compelled to reveal this information.
The key factors to consider when establishing and maintaining a strong attorney-client relationship include clear communication, trust, confidentiality, competence, and ethical behavior. It is important for both parties to be honest, respectful, and responsive to each other's needs and concerns throughout the legal process.