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Law offices must hold all information respecting client matters in strictest confidence unless disclosure is (i) required by law, (ii) authorized by the client, or (iii) demanded by court order. This restriction extends not only to the lawyers, but to all law students, paralegals, administrators and office staff. Every client has the right to confidentiality, and every lawyer has a duty to ensure it.

At some point in your life, you will probably need the services of a lawyer. Do you know what your rights and obligations as a legal client are? Before you sign that retainer agreement, you should be very clear on what will be required of you, and what the lawyer’s responsibilities are with respect to disclosure, client confidentiality, and the overall manner in which he/she represents you.