Attorneys are accustomed to working with all kinds of contracts — everything from employment contracts to business agreements and service contracts. Typically, these contractual documents can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the parties, with few restrictions. The attorney-client relationship, however, is unique. There are laws from which attorneys are sometimes exempt, most often because compliance with the law would involve disclosures that violate the attorney-client privilege or confidentiality.
On the other hand, there are regulations that impose greater burdens or duties on attorneys than on other citizens. As a result, there are certain limitations to what agreements or terms an attorney can reach with a client. Below are a few of the limits on attorney relationships that may create problems in connection with standard fee agreements or engagement/retainer letters.
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