PART ONE - CLIENT LAWYER RELATIONSHIP. A lawyer shall explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation.The Georgia attorney-client privilege laws are rules that ensure the confidentiality of communications between clients and their attorneys. Call us at 404-JUSTICE (404-587-8423) or fill out our convenient online contact form. The second exception to Rule 1.8(e) now permits a lawyer to expressly assume responsibility for court costs and expenses on behalf of an client who cannot pay. A lawyer visits an injured victim in the hospital to offer his legal services. Even if not required, however, attorneys should consider always informing the client in writing and obtaining client signature. Your lawyer in Georgia needs your permission to settle a case. Combs, 197 Ga. 768, 30 S.E.2d 485 (1944). Rule 1.2(c) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct allows a lawyer to limit the scope of representation if the client provides informed consent.