Sentences with phrase «client confidences against»

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This week, the former associate, Kevin M. Plante, won a decision from the Massachusetts Appeals Court reinstating his wrongful - termination lawsuit against the firm, after a trial court judge had dismissed his suit for the reason that it would expose client confidences.

Counsel's goal is to make sure that instructions are given with complete confidence that only the client's best interests are being served, and served in accordance with what really matters to the client — there are always options and they can be tailored to the client's advantage, from agreements to have charges against a c - accused withdrawn, to the return of seized property, to the terms of a probation order and countless other examples.

Counsel's goal is to make sure that instructions are given with complete confidence that only the client's best interests are being served, and served in accordance with what really matters to the client — there are always options and they can be tailored to the client's advantage, from agreements to have charges against a co-accused withdrawn, to the return of seized property, to the terms of a probation order and countless other examples.

The lawyer is required to do this in the knowledge that any solicitor - client confidences contained in these records are not adequately protected against searches and seizures authorized by the scheme.

Aaron recommends against that technique, since focusing on the strength of the opposition's argument could erode your client's confidence in your efforts.

The solicitor - and - client privilege is based upon the notion of confidence and honour that permits a legal adviser to communicate quite freely without the inhibiting influence that would exist if what was said between him and his client could be used as evidence or used unfairly against them before a court.

Their goal was to find a way for Hirsch to write about her clients without violating ethical prohibitions against reveal client confidences.

Lerner: If lawyers start to develop a relationship of confidence and trust with their clients right from the first minute that the lawyer is retained, it will go a very long way toward eliminating complaints to the Law Society or lawsuits against the lawyer.